Job Description

Key focus areas include:

Climate change mitigation and adaptation Environmental stewardship and ISO 14001 implementation Social responsibility aligned with ISO 26000 and UN SDGs Governance practices aligned with King IV, SASB, and TCFD ESG reporting for NASDAQ and South African authorities Stakeholder engagement and ethical leadership

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental Responsibilities



Environmental Management Systems (EMS)



Carbon Footprint Calculation and Management



Climate Risk and Resilience Planning



Environmental Compliance and Auditing



Sustainable Resource Use



B. Social Responsibilities



Social Responsibility Frameworks



Stakeholder Engagement



Community Development and Inclusion



Training and Capacity Building



Social Impact Monitoring

Educational Qualifications:

Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering,



Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master's, or Postgraduate Diploma)



in Environmental Management, ESG, Corporate Governance, Climate Change, or Sustainable



Development.

Additional Certifications (Highly Advantageous):

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor - Environmental Management Systems



ISO 26000 - Social Responsibility Principles and Implementation



GRI Certified Training - Global Reporting Initiative Standards



SASB Fundamentals - Sustainability Accounting Standards Board



TCFD Implementation - Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures



CDP Reporting - Carbon Disclosure Project



Climate Change and Sustainability Leadership - Recognized training in climate science,adaptation, and mitigation strategies

Professional Experience:

Minimum Experience:

At least 5-7 years of progressive experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, or environmental management roles, preferably within the energy, nuclear, chemical, or advanced manufacturing sectors.

Demonstrated Expertise In:

Designing and executing ESG strategies across complex, regulated environments



Leading sustainability reporting aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP frameworks



Managing ESG compliance under South African legislation (e.g., NEMA, Companies Act, King IV Report)



Conducting carbon footprint assessments and managing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions



Advising executive leadership on ESG risks, climate change, and stakeholder expectations



Coordinating cross-functional ESG initiatives involving HSE, Legal, HR, Engineering, and Finance

Competency Profile:

Technical and Analytical Competencies

ESG Framework Mastery:

Deep understanding of global ESG standards and frameworks, including:



Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)



Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)



Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)



Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)



ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)



ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility)

Carbon Accounting and Climate Strategy:

Sustainability Reporting and Data Visualization:

Ability to collect, analyze, and present ESG data using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or ESG-specific platforms.



Skilled in preparing integrated sustainability reports and dashboards.

Environmental and Social Risk Assessment:

Competence in identifying, assessing, and mitigating ESG-related risks, including environmental liabilities, social unrest, and reputational



threats. Familiarity with risk registers and enterprise risk management systems.



Strategic and Operational Competencies



Strategic ESG Integration



Regulatory and Legal Acumen



Policy Development and Implementation



Audit and Assurance Readiness



Between 5 - 7 Years