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Job Summary To ensure that the client's exposure to Environmental and Social risks are avoided and/or maintained at an acceptable minimum level, and to promote sustainable industrial development.xc3x82 Qualification xc3x82 National Diploma recognised by SACNASP or Bachelorxc3xa2xe2x82xacs degree in a technical discipline, preferably in an environmental management practice and/or engineering field, augmented by certificates for further development courses in environmental management practice. Honours degree in the field will be advantageous Knowledge killsxc3x82 xc3x82 5 - 7 years relevant experience in the field Extensive knowledge in environmental management practice and/ or health and safety management practice. Experience in Environmental and Social Risk Assessment will be an advantage. Formulation and implementation of EHS Strategies and related concepts.xc3x82 Internal / Operational Processes Provide guidance on Environmental and Social issues to Business Units, clients and subsidiaries Advise investment teams to promote sustainable and responsible investments, where possiblexc3x82 to reduce the climate change impacts and environmental impact of investee industries. Advise investment teams to promote sustainable social benefits of investee industries. Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of relevant Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) legislation in South Africa and other countries where the orginisation operates (eg. EIA Regulations; all NEMA Acts; OHSA; Mining Charter; international environmental and labour regulations etc), and international best practice guidelines such as the World Bank Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines and IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards. Remain abreast of developments in EHS thinking and practices locally and abroad (eg. UNEPFI; CDP; Global Compact; Equator Principles; ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 45001, etc). Ensure that the client's Environmental and Social policies, standards and procedures remain aligned with current legislation and best practices locally and internationally. Participate in the review and update the client's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework to ensure alignment to changing circumstances on a regular basis. Monitor subsidiaries and existing clientsxc3xa2xe2x82xac compliance with the clients Environmental and Social Policy and Responsible Investment Policy.xc3x82 Collect, monitor and analyses sustainability-related data (ESG Performance Indicators) of subsidiaries and clients. Manage and coordinate environmental impact assessments conducted by the client or its consultants. xc3x82 Assess Environmental, Health and Safety risk profiles of existing business partners and new projects under consideration for financing by the client. Coordinate relevant capacity building interventions on environmental compliance. Provide support and input into the client's Annual Integrated Report. In particular, support the client's reporting obligations with respect to the Sustainability Bond, TCFD and Paris Agreement alignment, and SDG impacts. Provide support to SBUs on incorporating the SDGs into business plans and targets. Mentoring on basic aspects of the job. Customer Focus Stakeholder Management To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.xc3x82

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