Principal Specialist Environment

1 week ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time

Role purpose:


The purpose of this role is to drive the development and execution of Vodacom's strategy on environmental sustainability across Vodacom and its subsidiaries (Vodacom), and to provide expert advice at senior levels (Group and subsidiaries) on the environment and environmental sustainability within the telecommunications sector.


It involves leading engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders so as to advance the environment agenda within Vodacom, manage Group projects, lead environmental reporting, and drive partnerships and stakeholder engagement on the topic externally.

The role sits within Vodacom Group's ESG and Sustainable Business team, within Vodacom Group External Affairs.

The team is responsible for creating and implementing Vodacom's ESG strategy in support of the Group's purpose and ambition, as well as the Group's commitment to responsible business practices.


Execution includes working with the Vodafone senior manager:
environment and partners at local and regional level to drive Vodacom's environmental sustainability agenda forward.

Your responsibilities will include:


Accountability for delivering Vodacom's environment agenda (including the consistent implementation and execution of policies and procedures) across Vodacom's subsidiaries and lines of business within the context of the Vodacom system of advantage strategy and ambitions.

Accountability for reviewing and adapting Vodacom's environment strategy as required by internal developments; the ongoing evolution of the external environment landscape; and considering the findings of various external assessments including Vodacom commissioned independent assessments; unsolicited civil society/NGO reports and ESG ratings.

Provide specialist guidance and strategic advice to Vodacom leadership (up to Board-level) on environment and support subsidiaries and business lines in the assessment of environment risks providing recommendations.

Develop a Vodacom narrative on environment (localising the Vodafone narrative to the African context), manage Vodacom external leadership opportunities, and contribute to Vodafone external leadership opportunities.

Develop and manage external relationships with NGOs, industry and reporting bodies, and lead the process on external reporting of environmental data (annual reports, website and ESG ratings) in line with evolving regulatory context and stakeholder expectations.


Must have technical/professional qualifications:

A relevant bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability field at a minimum.
Experience in Global Reporting Initiative standards, GHG Protocol and the management of external assurance as a minimum. Experience with the UN Global Compact, and UN SDGs and Task Force on Climate-related Financial disclosures is advantageous.
Experience working in a matrixed, multi-national, pan-African organisation is advantageous.
Ability to communicate in French, Portuguese and other African languages would be advantageous.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:


Experience in the development and execution of environmental strategies (could include circularity, carbon reduction, and energy management); policy development and execution.

Experience with environmental reporting against globally accepted frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative standards, GHG Protocol, the UN Global Compact, and UN SDGs and Task Force on Climate-related Financial disclosures.

Excellent verbal and written communicator who can engage and influence a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, including managing and influencing and stakeholders (internally and externally).

Closing date for Applications
:03 February 2023.
The base location for this role is,
Midrand, Vodacom Campus
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.

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