The People Behind the Work
Leadership
Meet Njengenkosi Dube, Founder and Managing Director of Inland Waste Group, and the team driving waste recovery in Durban South.
Founder & Managing Director
Njengenkosi Dube
Njengenkosi Dube is an entrepreneur from Umlazi Township with a Diploma in Accounting from Durban University of Technology. He founded Inland Waste Group in late 2021 after identifying a practical gap in local waste collection and recovery services.
He leads the business, managing buyer and customer relationships, overseeing finances and directing day-to-day operations. His accounting background underpins the financial discipline that is central to the company's growth strategy.
The two-year business plan (2026–2028) was prepared by Njengenkosi for the Standard Bank SMMME Development Programme business pitch, demonstrating his commitment to structured, evidence-based growth.
Current Operations
The Current Team
The current team consists of the founder and three workers. The team composition includes three males and one female, with three youth. Workers handle reception, sorting, housekeeping and loading at the Bluff Garden Site.
Expansion Plan (October 2027)
Six New Roles
The standalone buy-back centre expansion will create six new positions. Recruitment priorities reflect our inclusion objectives — selection will consider role competence, reasonable accommodation and applicable employment requirements.
| Role | Posts | Recruitment Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | 1 | People living with disabilities |
| Supervisor | 1 | Women |
| Truck Driver | 1 | Men |
| Driver Assistant | 1 | Men |
| Machine Operator | 1 | Women |
| General Labour | 1 | men |