Environmental, Social, And Governance
3 weeks ago
Key Focus Areas Climate change mitigation and adaptation Environmental stewardship and ISO Implementation of social responsibility aligned with ISO 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. 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 Lead Auditor – Environmental Management Systems ISO – 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 ESG Framework Mastery: Deep understanding of GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, ISO Environmental Management Systems, ISO 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 of experience #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Environmental Consultant
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Environmental Officers
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Environmental Sciences Mentor
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2026 Bursary Programme
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2026 Bursary Programme
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Hydrogeologist Intern
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Lead -Environmental Planning And Advisory
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