Sustainability Head

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Graduate Placements Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Leads the development of the sustainability business unit with respect to strategy, sourcing and developing new opportunities in alignment with annual targets.
- Develop and implement carbon neutral strategies, framework, policies and procedures, data management and implementation plan via a sustainability journey map methodology to achieve client’s objectives for energy security, resource efficiency, cost reduction, decarbonization (Scopes 1, 2, 3) and risk management.
- Determine key metrics, using systematised tools for client performance tracking and reporting.
- Oversee client’s carbon tax accounting and greenhouse gas reporting.
- Provide input into client’s annual reports, ensuring that required standards and best practice frameworks are followed, providing the required level of assurance.
- Confidently advise and present to client executive management and deliver accurately and timely, building and maintaining excellent client relationships.
- Keep abreast with the latest sustainability regulations and best practice, and disseminate effective communication, awareness and training where appropriate.
- Represent the company on forums, workshops and conferences by facilitating, networking and/or presenting on sustainability-related matters.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science or related (essential).
- Post graduate qualifications and/or certifications relevant to the role
- Minimum 6 - 8 years of relevant experience (essential), preferably in a consulting environment.
- Passion for and in-depth knowledge of sustainability strategies, software tools.
- Effective leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
- Highly computer literate with capability in MS Office and related business and communication tools.
- Advanced organisational, active listening, and presentation skills.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong client relationships and business development aptitude.
- Team player with commitment to achieve common goals.



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