Join a pioneering organization dedicated to sustainable resource management and environmental impact at a regional level. Our client, an established leader in waste recovery and recycling, is seeking a strategic and proactive Regional Business Development Officer (RBDO) to drive growth in the inland region, contributing directly to the expansion of cullet recovery and recycling efforts.

Duties:

• Expand cullet intake by identifying new recovery opportunities, prioritizing strategic recovery areas, and converting viable opportunities into active collection sources.
• Achieve budgeted intake targets through structured pipeline management, supplier follow-up, and regional performance tracking.
• Develop and implement practical recovery methods for under-served or high-potential areas, with clear growth actions and follow-through.
• Support new and existing suppliers to increase sustainable cullet volumes through agreed growth plans and operational guidance.
• Maintain an accurate regional database of glass recycling performance to support collection forecasts, prioritization, and management reporting.
• Maintain regional forecasts that translate historical performance, supplier activity, and project pipeline assumptions into forward-looking intake expectations.
• Identify underperforming areas, define corrective actions, and monitor progress against recovery improvement plans.
• Identify, motivate, and propose projects to increase cullet collections, improve access to recovery points, or strengthen supplier capability.
• Implement approved projects with clear milestones, monitored outcomes, and regular progress reporting.
• Ensure glass banks are placed in high-impact locations and utilized effectively to maximize recovery volumes.
• Source strategic recovery areas, new collectors, agencies, and supplier partners aligned to regional growth priorities.
• Develop viable new cullet sources from initial identification through implementation, activation, and early performance monitoring.
• Establish long-term, sustainable supplier relationships that support reliable volume growth and operational continuity.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including local authorities, community councils, collectors, agencies, and internal departments.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to remove barriers, unlock recovery opportunities, and sustain regional collection performance.
• Establish infrastructure for glass collection across the region.
• Stimulate cullet growth through targeted promotional campaigns, supplier engagement, and community activation initiatives.
• Operate within designated provinces, aligning infrastructure, campaigns, and supplier activities to regional recovery priorities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a related role, demonstrating strategic planning and stakeholder management.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle, with willingness to travel within designated regions.
• Proven ability to identify new business opportunities and develop sustainable supplier relationships.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to implement initiatives from conception to execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in waste recovery, recycling, or environmental projects.
• Knowledge of South African waste legislation and compliance standards.

What We'll Give You:

• An opportunity to make a tangible environmental impact within a supportive and growth-oriented organization.
• Competitive salary package (note: salary details are not disclosed in this advertisement).
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• The chance to work with a passionate team committed to sustainability and community development.

If you are ready to lead regional efforts in glass recovery and contribute to a greener South Africa, apply now and be part of this impactful journey.