Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Specialist - 12 Month Contract at Scatec ASA

Main purpose of position:

• We are currently seeking an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Specialist to join our Cape Town office and be part of our global team working toward our vision: Improving our Future. 
• As our EPR Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring Scatec’s full compliance with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (2008), the 2021 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations, and associated sector-specific Notices applicable to electronics, batteries, packaging and lighting.
• The role establishes and manages Scatec’s centralized EPR compliance framework, including lifecycle tracking of imported products from market entry through to end-of-life outcomes.
• The Specialist will assess and strengthen existing tracking processes, close compliance gaps, and implement a consolidated reporting system across business functions.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead Scatec’s compliance with the Waste Act (2008) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations.
• Establish and manage a centralized system to track imports across the full product lifecycle, from market entry to end-of-life.
• Consolidate and validate cross-functional data (Supply Chain, Engineering, O&M, Environmental, Finance) for accurate EPR reporting.
• Maintain complete, auditable registers of imported equipment, packaging, batteries, lighting and associated waste streams.
• Prepare and submit compliant regulatory reports and ensure alignment with government requirements.
• Evaluate and manage Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) participation or internal compliance structures.
• Assess existing tracking processes, identify gaps, and implement improved systems and controls.
• Support financial planning, fee forecasting, audits, and governance related to EPR obligations.

Qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Environmental Management, Law or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in data-heavy reporting, compliance, or ESG/EPR-related roles.
• Strong data management capability with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience designing or improving systems and processes across multiple business functions.
• Ability to interpret regulatory or legal requirements and translate them into practical operational controls.
• Analytical mindset with financial acumen and high attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving within area of responsibility
• Able to multi-task under pressure