Project Officer – South Africa

About the role

WasteAid is seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of community‑focused waste management projects in South Africa. Based at home in Johannesburg, you will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure high‑quality implementation of the Wastepreneur® programme in Cosmo City and the First Step Resource Management project in Mpumalanga.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day project management and administrative support to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate field activities, including site visits, stakeholder meetings and data collection.
• Assist in preparing project reports, budgets, and monitoring tools.
• Support the training and mentorship of informal waste collectors and emerging “Wastepreneurs”.
• Maintain relationships with community facilitators, programme managers and the Director of Programmes.

Required profile

• South African citizen or permanent resident with the right to live and work in South Africa.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and community development.

Required skills

• Project coordination and administrative support.

What we offer

• Full‑time fixed‑term contract (one year) with potential renewal.
• Gross salary of GBP 10,560 per annum (approximately ZAR 20,350 per month).
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on waste reduction and job creation.