Job Description

Environmental Responsibilities



Monitor environmental compliance (air, water, waste)



Lead GHG inventory (Scopes 1, 2, 3)



Drive resource efficiency and circular economy initiatives



Social Responsibilities



Implement DEI strategies and employee wellbeing programs



Facilitate community development and social impact assessments



Engage with local stakeholders and civil society



Governance Responsibilities



Develop ESG governance frameworks and ethics policies



Ensure alignment with ISO 26000, King IV, and anti-corruption measures



Coordinate board-level ESG reporting



ESG Reporting and Disclosure



Lead GRI, SASB, CDP, and TCFD-aligned reporting



Support NASDAQ and FSCA regulatory disclosures



Build ESG dashboards and performance insights



Educational Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or related

Preferred:

Honours/Master's in ESG, Environmental Management, or Corporate Governance



Additional Certifications (Highly Advantageous)



ISO 14001 Lead Auditor



GRI Certified Training



SASB, TCFD, CDP



ESG Leadership or Climate Strategy Training



Professional Experience



5-7+ years in ESG/sustainability in energy, nuclear, or manufacturing sectors



Experience with GHG accounting, ESG compliance, stakeholder engagement, and strategy execution

Competency Profile :

Technical and Analytical



ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, ISO 14001/26000)



Scope 1, 2, 3 carbon accounting



ESG reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)



Strategic and Operational



ESG integration into business models



ESG audits and risk registers



ESG-linked financial reporting



Leadership and Interpersonal



Ethical leadership and governance



Stakeholder engagement and influence



Change management and ESG advocacy



Innovation and Learning



ESG innovation and systems thinking



Trend monitoring and continuous improvement

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Strategic ESG Alignment :

ESG integrated into strategic planning and KPIs

Environmental Performance :

Verified reduction in emissions, waste, and water usage

Social Impact :

Positive community outcomes, DEI engagement metrics

Governance Compliance :

Audit scores, policy adoption, board reporting

Reporting Excellence :

On-time, quality-assured ESG disclosures

Innovation & Learning :

ESG innovations adopted, certifications obtained

Reporting Structure and Interfaces:

Direct Reporting Line

Reports to:

Head of HSE (Section 16(2) Appointee)



Provides strategic ESG oversight within HSE governance



Internal Collaboration

Exec Team:

CEO, COO, CFO, CTO - ESG briefings, KPIs

HSE Team:

Safety, Fire, Hygiene, IMS - ISO 14001 integration

Legal & Compliance:

Governance, regulatory reporting

HR & DEI:

Culture, ethics, wellbeing

Finance & IR:

ESG-linked disclosures, investor engagement

Engineering & Ops:

Process improvement, innovation integration



IT: Data infrastructure, ESG dashboards



Group-Level Interfaces



Collaborates with ESG Leads in QLE, PET Labs, and Renergen



Participates in ESG Steering Committees, harmonization forums



External Stakeholders



DFFE, NNR, DMRE



NASDAQ, FSCA



SAIEH, IoDSA, GRI



Communities, NGOs, third-party auditors

Working Conditions & Travel:

Base:

ASPI HQ, Pretoria

Environments:

Office, labs, isotope enrichment sites, community visits

Work Schedule:

Standard hours; extended/flexible during audits or events

Travel:

20-30% local; occasional national/international

Tools:

Microsoft Suite, Power BI, ESG reporting platforms, PPE for site visits

Career Path & Development Opportunities:

Advancement by Impact



No fixed timelines--growth based on measurable ESG leadership, innovation, and influence



Expansion Opportunities



Strategic planning, group-level ESG leadership, executive advisory functions



Development Support



Certifications, executive training, benchmarking participation



Recognition & Career Mobility



ESG Innovation Awards, thought leadership visibility, mobility to strategy, investor relations, or risk management



Leadership Potential



Progression to Senior ESG Manager, Group ESG Lead, or Director-level roles across group companies

Role Impact Summary:

Strategic Business Enabler



ESG integration into strategy and operations



Regulatory and investor confidence via disclosures and governance



Risk Mitigator



Climate and social risk reduction



Resource optimization and operational resilience



Cultural Change Agent



Sustainability culture building



DEI and cross-functional ESG integration



Reputation Builder



External engagement and leadership



Local and global stakeholder trust



Innovation Catalyst



Driving ESG innovation, analytics, and continuous improvement



Positioning Statement



"The ESG Specialist is the strategic conscience of ASP Isotopes--guiding innovation with integrity, shaping growth through sustainability, and building trust through transparency. This role is the bridge between science and society, ensuring that every breakthrough is matched by responsibility, every risk by resilience, and every opportunity by ethical foresight."



Between 5 - 7 Years