Sustainable Development Manager

2 weeks ago


South Africa Rpo Recruitment - Executive Search & Rpo Recruiting Agency. Full time

RPO Recruitment is currently hiring for the position of Sustainable Development Manager on behalf of our client, a leading company in the sustainable energy sector.

As the Sustainable Development Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to ensure sustainable practices across the organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing the development and execution of sustainability initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to drive sustainable innovations, and monitoring the company's environmental and social performance.

You will also be responsible for managing relationships with external organizations and promoting sustainability initiatives internally and externally.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sustainable development, experience in project management, and excellent communication skills.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and have experience in driving sustainable initiatives, we would love to hear from you.


Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement Sustainable Development strategies and programsMonitor and evaluate the impact of Sustainable Development on the company and its processesIdentify opportunities for improvement and implement themImplement Sustainable Development monitoring and control systemsCompile scope of work and tender specifications for identified activities to be placed on tenderEnsure compliance with Sustainable Development regulations and standardsParticipate in litigation and resolve Sustainable Developmental issuesAnalyze data and produce reports and recommendationsDevelop strategies and action plans to promote Sustainable DevelopmentCommunicate with regulators, business partners, stakeholders, and industry stakeholdersOversee the development of procedures and processes related to Sustainable DevelopmentParticipate in awareness-raising activities related to sustainable developmentTrain and coach teams in Sustainable Development

Licence to Operate:
Ensures ongoing compliance with statutory SHE requirements for the maintenance of the mine licence to

operate by:
Your role in verifying compliance, advising line management, and assisting with implementing of new and existing SHE-related legislation and company rules is crucial to the company's ongoing complianceYour ensuring that prevention inspections are not just completed regularly, but thoroughly, and that proper records are meticulously maintainedEnsuring that accidents are investigated and relevant documentation completed accurately within acceptable time framesEmpowers line management by providing comprehensive support and expertise in incident investigation and reporting, including 9providing templates for incident reports, conducting root cause analysis, and offering guidance on corrective actions)

Department Management:

Manages staff and business partner performance by:
Setting performance standards and goalsMonitor and appraise performance against standards and agreed goals; take corrective action as requiredIdentifying training needs and arranging training to enhance performanceCollaborating with HR in the recruitment and selection of staffApply the appropriate HR procedures in the process of managing staff

Prepares (and works within) SHE budgets by:
Submit and motivate budgetary requirements and finalise with the Chief Financial OfficerReport on cost variances and devise ways of minimising negative deviations

Provides technical leadership within this functional area by:
Ensure legal compliance with standards for safety, security, health/hygiene, risk, and environmental protection functionsManage and coordinate the team, delivering weekly and monthly actions and reportsEstablish and enforce SHE standards by developing an SHE communication strategy for the company at all staff levels (to include written information, "toolbox talks," and management updates)Providing Safety, Health and Environmental expertise to management
Risk

Encourage and support a risk management culture by:
Developing and reporting on risk mitigation strategies and plansOverseeing and managing the implementation of risk proceduresImplement and maintain corporate standards for sustainability management and reporting, including the production of the annual Sustainability Report
Safety
Ensure ZERO HARM to employees within the areas of influence and ZERO repeat DMRE Safety Audit findings by:Working with the Safety Superintendent to establish safe working environments and safe work practicesEnsuring proper induction of new stores employees and periodic refresher training as requiredFollow up on DMRE safety audit findings and eradicate control system weaknesses

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
IsoMetrix Safety Management systemICAM surveillance equipment and systemWorkflowEmployee Self Service system
DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS(Limits of authority)
Decisions made within the scope of agreed budgets and the Authority Delegation FrameworkHas authority to make decisions in own area but must inform other members of management

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Stakeholders:
Head Office, mine management team and line managers, employees, and business partners

External Stakeholders:
Regulatory authorities - DMRE, Minerals Council, Mine Health and Safety Council, Department of Health, Business partner principals
Requirements
Bachelors Degree Hons / National Higher Diploma in Safety Management (NQF Level 7) and 8 to 10 years' experienceTraining in:Incident investigationCOMSOC 1 & 2Risk AssessmentManagement or leadership qualification will be advantageous
Competencies / Skills / Attributes Required
Skills and KnowledgeDemonstrable management skills (planning, leading, organising, controlling)Report writing skillsProfessional, verbal, and written communication in EnglishCommunication and networking skills within the organisation and externallyMicrosoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)Knowledge of Environmental, Health, Hygiene andSecurity related regulations and requirementsKnowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the application thereofStrong project management, conflict resolution and facilitation skills;Strong research skills and ability to analyse and interpret data to create reports;

Personal attributes:
Self-starterTeam playerDrive and enthusiasmConceptual abilityTolerance for ambiguityInfluentialDevelopment orientationResult drivenPrepared to show initiativeThe Sustainable Development Manager will play a critical role in advancing the organization's commitment to sustainable development and making a positive impact on the environment, society, and economy
Benefits

Salary:
negotiableFamily Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

Salary:
negotiableOur client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experienceApply for this role today, contact Morne Gaven at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedInYou can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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