Learn about the Zimbabwe Chapter of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa

2. ORGANIZATIONAL
PROFILE
Zimbabwe Chapter

3. What is the Institute of Waste
Management Of Southern Africa?
 multi-disciplinary non-profit organisation
operational in Southern Africa that is
committed to supporting professional waste
management practices.
 The Zimbabwe Chapter, which was founded
in 2002, operates in Zimbabwe with its own
mandate and structures but in close
cooperation with the head office of the
Institute which is based in South Africa.
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4. About the Institute of Waste
Management
 Our organisation comprises of voluntary
members who promote environmentally
acceptable, cost effective and appropriate
waste management practices. We strive
towards the protection of the environment and
people of Southern Africa from the adverse
effects of poor waste management by
supporting sustainable best practical
environmental options.
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5. About the Institute of Waste
Management
 We contribute to the improvement of waste
management standards and legislation,
support international, national and regional
trends in best environmental practices;
promote the science and technology of waste
management and practice affordable cost
effective management of waste. Education and
training in the realm of effective and efficient
waste management is also a key focus for us.

6. About the Institute of Waste
Management
 When the IWMSA was established over 30
years ago, it was the vision of the founders to
provide Southern Africa with a clean and
healthy environment. Today this is still the very
core of the organisation.

7. Vision
 To strive towards a clean and healthy
environment through the application of best
practices in waste management
 To promote sustainable waste management

8. Zimbabwe Chapter Vision
 Cleaner Zimbabwean urban areas practicing
highly efficient. sustainable waste
management methods
 Reduction of waste management costs while
improving environmental cleanliness
 Urban residents more satisfied with service
delivery in the areas of waste management
 Presence of high capable waste management
professionals in Zimbabwe

9. Mission
The IWMSA is committed to protecting the environment and
people of Southern Africa through sustainable environmental
best practice options, which include:
 Contributing to the improvement of waste management
standards and legislation
 Supporting international, national and regional, trends in best
environmental practices
 Promoting the science and technology of waste
management
 Practicing affordable cost effective waste management
 Educating and promoting sustainable environmental best
practices

10. Who qualifies to be a member?
There are various membership categories to choose from
including
1. Municipalities
2. Consultants
3. Suppliers
4. Service providers
5. Contractors
6. Academics
7. National and Provincial Government
8. Industry
9. Mining
10. Corporate Companies
11. Concerned and interested individuals

11. Membership Benefits
We provide you with opportunities to:
1. network and exchange information with experts
2. debate issues at events arranged by the various branches
or interest groups
3. contribute to environmental legislation, strategies and
initiatives
4. have your voice heard in the formulation of legislation
5. grow professionally through training and exchange
programs
6. and in business growth through business opportunities and
promoting your services and products

12. Membership Benefits
1. access to the latest waste management
technology, trends and legislation
2. development skills and upgrade courses
within the industry
3. special delegate rates for our events
4. special rates at our IWMSA seminars,
conferences and workshops
5. free subscription to our official publications

13. Membership Benefits
6. special rates for listing in our Buyers’ Guide
and Directory
7. preferential rates for advertising in IWMSA
publications
8. employment opportunities in the waste
management and environmental sectors
9. strategies for sustainable waste
management operations
10. Business opportunities within the waste
management and environmental sectors

14. Members Benefits
Additional benefits for our organisation members
include;
 the use the of the IWMSA logo on all their
stationary and website
 two delegates to any national seminar or other
events
 sponsorship opportunities at our events
including conferences and workshops

15. Patron Membership Benefits
Patron members enjoy the following additional
benefits:
1. first opportunity to sponsor meetings, seminars
and other IWMSA functions
2. two free delegates and complimentary exhibition
stand to IWMSA events
3. opportunity to market projects in conjunction
with IWMSA
4. opportunities to sponsor IWMSA bursaries
5. their company logo on all IWMSA publications

16. Membership Categories
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
 Professional Member
 Any person who has been actively involved in waste management for more than
twelve months and is possession of a recognized
qualification.
Associate Member
 Any person not eligible for member category above, but who is interested in or
connected with some aspect of waste management.
Retired Member
 Any Institute member who is no longer actively engaged in or connected with
waste
management.
Student Member
 Any student actively engaged in a course studying to qualify in subjects
approved by Council.

17. Membership Categories
Patron Member
 These organisations choose to actively take a responsible stand for
the policies of the IWMSA and whose ideals closely match those of
the IWMSA. Should you wish to become part of this elite group of
members complete an application form and submit it to the Chapter
Head Office.
Schools and Community-based Organisations
 This includes primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and
universities and other institutions of learning.
Companies
 This includes all businesses and companies in all sectors of the
economy

18. Membership Categories
ORGANISATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Local Authorities
 Rural District Councils
 Growth Points
 Town Councils
 Municipalities
Community Membership
 Mining Communities
 Farming Communities
 Local Community

19. How To Become a Member
Become a member in six easy steps:
1. Choose the membership that suits you best –
should you need advice; please contact our
head office for more information.
2. Download and complete an application form
3. Submit your completed application form with
your proof of payment through to the
secretariat

20. How To Become a Member
Become a member in six easy steps:
4. Supply all the necessary supporting
documentation with the application form.
5. Once we receive your application it will be
submitted at the next branch committee meeting
for approval.
6. Once your application has been approved, your
membership certificate will be emailed to you
and will be valid provided that all annual
subscription fees are up to date.

21. Zimbabwe Chapter Goals
1. Establishing Branch Chapters in all areas of
zimbabwe
2. Increasing the levels of broader stakeholder
participation in Solid Waste Management
3. Promoting Integrated Waste Management
4. Promoting Scientific and Economic
Approaches to Waste Management
5. Increasing Levels of Scientific Reseach in
Waste Management

22. Zimbabwe Chapter Goals
6. Increase community awareness in waste
management issues
7. Increasing capacity for Integrated waste
management in local authorities

23. Organisational Structures

24. Organisational Structures

25. Organisational Structures

26. Team Leaders
 Simon Bere is an experienced environmental
scientist and pollution control engineer. He holds a
Master of Science from Lancaster University
where he specialises in pollution sciences and
integrated solid waste management. Simon has
worked extensively in the environment and natural
resources sector in Zimbabwe including in urban
environmental planning and management.
 Simon is one of the founding members of the
Zimbabwe Chapter of the Institute

27. Team Leaders
 Rowan Kushinga Machaka is a seasoned
environmental practitioner whose key area are
participatory community development and
environmental impact assessments. He is also the
founding member of the Environmental
Association of Zimbabwe and a PHD student in
environmental management.
 Kushinga’s experience is critical especially in
community participation programs in waste
management issues by communities

28. Contact Details
Contact the Secretariat
 +263774447438
 +263773242055
 Email
wastemanagementzimbabwe@gmail.com