Head of Sustainability, South Africa

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Barrows Full time

About Barrows

  • Moving Retail Forward_ | _Moving People Forward_ | _Moving Communities Forward_
With over 30 years of experience, we are one of the world's leading FMCG retail design and manufacturing businesses. We are based in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, London, New York and Toronto.

We harness the potential of our people, the quality of our products, and the spirit of our organisation to create transformative retail experiences around the world.

As a vertically-integrated business, we conceptualize, design, prototype, manufacture, install, and maintain in-store retail touch points.

We believe that the seamless integration of intelligent digital media, physical point of purchase, and product enables brands to deliver a dynamic and contextually relevant shopper experience that drives sales uplift and differentiates us from our competitors.

Sustainability is a fundamental part of the future of retail.

It is a core strategy of ours and we are looking for ambitious, talented and skilled individuals to join our sustainability team so we can play a part in leading the retail media transition to a low-carbon economy.


About Barrows Sustainability
The Barrows Global sustainability vision is to use business as a force for good.

We strive to be a company that improves the well-being for everyone it impacts and at all scales—every product, every operation, every region and country, and for every stakeholder, including employees, suppliers, communities, customers, and the planet.


We tackle sustainability across three key pillars:

Operations

Products

Services
We are on a journey to Net Zero operations.

We aim to deliver improved and decarbonised retail experiences.

Working with clients, we aim to use climate design as an agent for systemic change.


To date, we have measured our global carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2 and 3) and we are currently road mapping our net zero decarbonisation journey in alignment with the SBTi.

We have won awards for our cleaner production efforts and we have successfully launched award-winning sustainable and circular retail products.


About the Role


We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven, creative and analytical individual with an engineering or science background and FMCG retail experience to take on the role of Head of Sustainability, South Africa.

This involves conceptualizing, owning, implementing and managing sustainability-driven projects across our South African operations, products and services.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with the Global Head of Sustainability.
  • Working with our Decarbonisation Manager to implement our South Africa decarbonisation road map and measure and track progress against our goals and targets

Key elements include:

  • Working with crossfunctional decarbonisation task teams across the business including materials, energy, water, and waste.
  • Enabling these teams to have a clear decarbonisation vision with key milestones, incentives, and live progress tracking in place.
  • Conducting regular review and feedback sessions.
  • Communicating progress to the greater business in highlevel reports and dashboards.
  • Working with our environmental consultants as necessary.
  • Managing, further developing and growing our existing sustainable products and services including:
  • The PolyAL programme: our first circular product (PolyAL Video, PolyAL How its Made) that has been in trade for 3 years and came 2nd to Greenpeace in the international category at the Campaign Ad Net Zero Awards.
  • The RE-GE, our next exciting sustainable retail media touch point.
  • Taking over R&D projects in the product and service development pipeline.
  • Identifying sustainable product/service opportunities and pitching, road mapping and executing against milestones.
  • Working across disciplines and with crossfunctional teams including sales, design, engineering, procurement, prototyping, production, logistics, waste management, finance and software development.
  • Presenting to and engaging with clients and senior internal stakeholders.
  • Assisting with annual sustainability reporting and budgeting.

Role Requirements

  • BSc. or BEng. degree.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a sustainabilityrelated field and/or FMCG retail.
  • Strong problem solving skills with a solutiondriven attitude to deliver business value.
  • Ability to work across disciplines with crossfunctional teams.
  • Excellent analytical skills to identify trends, patterns and insights and make datainformed decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to deeply collaborate.
  • A drive to learn and master new skills and techniques.
  • Actionorientated and enthusiastic.

Nice to have:

  • Environmental Science background
  • Experience working with FMCG brands and retailers.
  • Beneficial to have an understanding of ERP and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to build your own BI data driven views.

Barrows Benefits:

  • Contribution towards y

  • Fnb Vacancies 2022 – Sales Head

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Fnb South Africa Full time

    Job Description:Strategic management of all areas across the business, its people and other resources, to ensure sustainable growth of its consolidated Balance Sheet and Income Statement by identifying business growth opportunities (new markets, new products and new services) and deliver those through the design of the most cost effective delivery channel...

  • FNB Vacancies 2022 – Sales Head

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa FNB South Africa Full time

    Job Description:Strategic management of all areas across the business, its people and other resources, to ensure sustainable growth of its consolidated Balance Sheet and Income Statement by identifying business growth opportunities (new markets, new products and new services) and deliver those through the design of the most cost effective delivery channel...

  • Sales & Marketing Controller: South Africa

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Essity Full time

    Sales & Marketing Controller:About the Role:At Essity, we have a great opportunity in our Health & Medical Controlling team for a Sales & Marketing Controller. In this role you will be responsible for the full portfolio of controlling activities for the South Africa, Health & Medical business. You will be engaged in month end closing, various financial...

  • Lecturer: Sustainability and Social Responsibility

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College Full time

    Direct Reporting Line:Programme Manager: School of ManagementVarsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education...

  • Finance Lead South Africa

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kerry Full time

    About Kerry: Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of...

  • Bdo South Africa Accountant Traineeship 2019 For Young South Africans

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Opportunitiesforafricans Full time

    Home Internships BDO South Africa Accountant Traineeship 2019 for young South Africans BDO South Africa Accountant Traineeship 2019 for young South Africans Job Title : Trainee Accountant Durban – 2019 Organizational Structure: BDO South Africa -> BDO South Africa Incorporated -> External Audit : Job Type Traineeship : Position Type Student Position...

  • Africa Graduate Development Programme 2023

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa BASF Holdings South Africa (Pty.) Ltd. Full time

    We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance, but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from...

  • Head of Collecions Credit Risk

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Pollock and Associates Full time

    Head of Collecions & Credit Risk Bank/Fin Services/InsuranceDurban - Kwa Zulu Natal - South AfricaWe are seeking an experienced, results-driven, and strategically minded individual to fill the role of Head of Collections and Credit Risk. This key leadership position involves providing strategic direction to the Collections and Credit department, ensuring the...

  • Head of Department It

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Full time

    The Head of Department is an academic position whose main objective is to provide academic leadership through leading, managing and developing the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of academic excellence.The Head of Department reports to the Dean of Faculty of Information TechnologyMinimum Requirements: A Masters or equivalent...

  • Deputy Vice-chancellor and College Head

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

    The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment EquityRE-ADVERTISEMENTEXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT VACANCYThe University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is situated in the subtropical seaside city ofDurban and in the Midlands city of Pietermaritzburg, capital of the province ofKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The University is one of the largest...

  • Marine Surveyor Durban South Africa

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Bureau Veritas Full time

    Performing Classification-, Statutory- and Cargo Gear- surveysReporting to the South and East Africa District Manager, based in Durban. Classification Society Surveyor Seagoing Engineer Technical Superintendent Ship repair / Newbuildings Supervisor Consultant SurveyorA competitive salary package is available, dependent upon qualifications and experience....

  • Data Protection Advisor for South Africa

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Unilever Full time

    Data Protection Advisor for South Africa/ Marketing Legal CounselData Privacy is a risk that has escalated in recent years, In South Africa, data privacy compliance has obtained much more focus as organisations seek to appoint Data Protection Advisors, which is required by legislation. The Data Protection Advisor will play a critical role in meeting...

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa AIDS Foundation of South Africa Full time

    FIXED TERM CONTRACT VACANCYMonitoring and Evaluation (M&E) ManagerJune 2023 -March 2025Location: DurbanTCTC _R P.A_The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is a Durban-based NGO that acts as an interface between Donors and Community Based Organisations (CBO's) working in the HIV/AIDS sector by placing donor funds with strategically selected CBOs, in South...

  • Human Resources Assistant

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa AIDS Foundation of South Africa Full time

    FIXED TERM CONTRACT VACANCYJune 2023- September 2023Human Resources Assistant(1x Durban)TCTC R10 000-R13 000 P.M.The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is a Durban-based NGO that acts as an interface between Donors and Community Based Organisations (CBO's) working in the HIV/AIDS sector by placing donor funds with strategically selected CBOs, in South...

  • Sales Account Manager Newcastle

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Findojobs South Africa Full time

    Vacancy DetailsEmployer:Jenny Internet Are you eager to be part of a dynamic team at Jenny Internet, a leading ISP with a vision of providing top-tier, unlimited Wi-Fi across South Africa and beyond? Our goal is ambitious but clear: to eliminate the digital divide and empower communities with seamless internet connectivity.At Jenny Internet, we uphold the...

  • Associate Professor

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

    Minimum Requirements:Associate Professor: PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil engineering. At least 7 years of academic and/or professional experience in urban or transportation engineering design. Evidence of sustained peerreview publications, with at least 7 DHETaccredited research...

  • Head Miller

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa PepsiCo Full time

    Overview:We are PepsiCoPepsiCo is proud to be one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio —...

  • Johannesburg: Head Of It

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Window World Of Boston Full time

    A leading workforce solutions company, driven to grow people, businesses and economies through connections that allow them to realize their potential has an exciting opportunity for a Head of IT in Gauteng. Responsible for shaping the digital landscape by executing on the technology strategy of the Group thus enabling efficient and secure operations to...

  • Seafreight/Oceanfreight Product Head

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Join a global conglomerate within the clearing and forwarding space as their next Product Head for seafreight/oceanfreight based in Durban.Are you an experience Product Head for Seafreight looking for a new challenge?Join a well-known brand who boast focus on employee well-being.Responsibilities:Optimize market share within the seafreight/oceanfreight...

  • Programme Specialist

    1 week ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa AIDS Foundation of South Africa Full time

    FIXED TERM CONTRACT VACANCY- July 2023 June 2024_Programme Specialist - Inclusion of People with Disabilities Programme _ Market Related Salary_The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is a Durban-based NGO that acts as an interface between Donors and Community Based Organisations (CBO's) working in the HIV/AIDS sector by placing donor funds with...