Stakeholder Engagement Specialist | Cape Town

Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a seasoned Stakeholder Engagement Specialist (Environmental) to join our team at the Cape Town branch . With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

The Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, based in the Western Cape, will support the implementation of Interwaste’s stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.

The role focuses on building strong relationships with external stakeholders, coordinating strategic initiatives and supporting project delivery in alignment with national waste management priorities and the organisation’s broader objectives.

The position is regionally focused on the Western Cape and aims to enhance WESCO’s visibility, alignment with provincial and national environmental strategies, and long-term sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

• Support the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans across key external stakeholder groups (e.g. government, NGOs, business partners, and communities).
• Coordinate meetings, events, and engagements to facilitate collaboration and shared value initiatives.
• Assist in aligning Interwaste’s strategy with national and local waste management policies and ecological transition priorities.
• Represent WESCO in stakeholder forums, consultations and public engagements.

Project Coordination

Public Relations and Brand Reputation

Compliance and Reporting

Administrative and Logistical Support

Key Competencies

Minimum Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s Degree or similar qualification in one of the following fields :

Stakeholder Engagement Training / Certification (Advantageous) :

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission!

If you’re passionate about creating a thriving workplace and are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, apply now and become part of our mission!

Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. To learn more about Interwaste, visit our website an equal opportunity’s employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not here back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit.

Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity

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