Sustainability Specialist: Projects

7 months ago


Sandton, South Africa Growthpoint Properties Full time

Job Title and Job Grade

Sustainability Specialist: Projects
Job grade: C2

Job Purpose

Role Location

Growthpoint Head Office in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Company will accommodate some flexibility in this regard.

Working Conditions

This position is office based and works on a normal 40 hours a week. Busy periods may require extra hours to ensure deadlines are met.

Reporting Manager

The Sustainability Specialist reports to the Sustainability Manager: Projects.

Duties and responsibilities
- Assist the SBU Manager with the identification of sustainability projects and strategies.
- Assist with project motivation, management and reporting of sustainability initiatives from initiations to ongoing operational management.
- Assisting the sustainability specialists and project managers with accurate reporting.
- Assist with the identification of green strategies across various divisions of the SBU;
- Work with Green Consulting firms to assist and assess the sustainable attributes of the space.
- Assist with identification of building specific KPI’s and feasibility plan for certification and business sustainability strategy
- Assist with all documentation submission to the Green Building Council of South Africa and other sustainability certification bodies.
- Assist with all documentation submission to legislative bodies and government departments for compliance purposes including Energy Performance Certification.
- Administer, manage and coordinate Greenovate Awards Program
- Administer, manage and coordinate green billing and recoveries.
- Work closely with the procurement department in terms of strategic sourcing.
- Participate in cross-functional assignments.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
- Provide constructive critique and critical feedback in an ongoing fashion, based on objective rationale.
- Assist the SBU Manager with the identification of new and improvement opportunities to support the implementation of sustainability projects and strategies for the business across all sectors.

Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the built environment with experience in Water, Waste and Energy project implementation.
- Relevant Property/Construction sector working experience.

**Qualifications**:

- BSc (Property Studies) with electives (Sustainability & Environment) and/or (BSc or B-Tech) Engineering studies - Mechanical or Electrical.
- A Post graduate qualification would be advantageous.
- Accredited Green building professional
- Project Management.
- A CEA - Certified Energy Auditor and CEM - Certified Energy Manager would be advantageous.

Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong organizational abilities and accuracy
- Attention to detail

Personal Attributes
- Goal orientated
- Must have high levels of self-motivation
- Professional team player
- Intelligent self-starter who shows initiative and has the ability to work autonomously/ with little guidance
- Flexible and adaptable with an ability to multitask
- Hard worker who works well under pressure and is deadline focused and results driven
- Assertive and tenacious
- Ability to handle criticism and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing

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