Yolandi Holm has built a career dedicated to transforming the way businesses think about waste. From her early days as a teacher to her current role as EnviroServ’s National Onsite Manager, she has combined curiosity, passion, and a drive to make a difference. With experience across education, sales, and project management, Yolandi brings a unique perspective to waste solutions – proving that meaningful change is possible when innovation meets purpose.
Tell us about your career journey so far
I hold an Honours degree in Psychology and started my career as a school teacher, a role I fulfilled for eight years. I then joined EnviroServ to lead the Schools’ Recycling Programme, before moving into a sales position. From there, I became a project specialist in the onsite department and was later promoted to National Onsite Manager.
What do you love about your job?
I often feel like I have a front row seat to the Discovery Channel’s ‘How it’s made’ documentary series. We need to understand a customer’s manufacturing process before addressing their waste streams. And I frequently witness the manufacture of chocolates, cars and beverages. I get to work across diverse industries, and no two days are ever the same. Best of all, I know the work I do makes a real difference to both people and the planet.
What advice would you give to someone joining EnviroServ?
What you put in is what you get out. We have great managers that are always willing to consider the ideas you put forward.
Any hobbies?
Cycling and fitness
How has your job impacted on your personal life?
I cannot cycle past a factory or business without glancing at their bins, trying to figure out what waste they generate and where it goes.
Surprising fact about yourself:
I am an introvert.
Discover Yolandi Holm’s inspiring journey and passion for waste solutions – read the full story in ReSource magazine here.
