Sustainability Manager: Projects

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Growthpoint Properties Full time

Job Title and Job Grade

Sustainability Manager: Project
Job grade: TBC

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is pivotal in the identification, development and implementation of projects which meet the business ESG (Environmental Social Governance) objectives. Sustainability initiatives are integral to the delivery of spaces in which our clients can thrive. This role will utilise comprehensive building performance data to implement projects which create opportunity for positive environmental impact, tenant attraction / retention, investment opportunity, investor attractiveness, internal target compliance amongst others. Ultimately the projects implemented through this role will drive the full integration of ESG into business strategy, operations and performance.

**Job Description**:
The role is responsible for the identification, motivation, and implementation of projects supporting the organizational targets for sustainable solutions for the business across all sectors. The incumbent will ensure that appropriate solutions to meet organisational targets are developed and implemented and also anticipate future business trends and needs in order to support strategic initiatives including technical innovation and market leadership positioning.

Role Location

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

Working Conditions

Employees will be required to travel for business purposes.

Reporting Manager

The Sustainability & Projects Manager reports to the Head of Sustainability & Utilities.

Direct Subordinates
- Sustainability Specialist

Budget Responsibility
- Capex request and approval: Prepare and present at deal forum for capex approval based on business case development.
- Advise on annual budget requirements for the implementation of the full range of green building initiatives identified above for all sectors within the business.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Sustainability Projects: Scope
- Scope of projects to be undertaken includes all environmental sustainability and green building focus areas identified as part of the company ESG strategy. This includes but is not limited to energy, water, waste, IEQ, biodiversity and the full range of green building initiatives which contribute towards sustainable built environments.
- Projects to be delivered to all sectors within the business and on a national basis.
- Ensure all Energy projects are in line with the standards set for each sector.

2. Sustainability Projects: Identification
- Project initiation by means of identifying buildings through all sectors and regions initiatives within the buildings, establishing capital expenditure costing and returns on investment.
- Assess the results of energy, water, and waste audits in order to act on identified performance improvement opportunities, enhance identified opportunities to assist external stakeholders (tenants) and Growthpoint in meeting their ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) targets and to reduce building operational costs.
- Green building initiatives to be identified on all new Trade & Development projects.
- Sizing potential solar plants for internal and external stakeholders to be used for initial business case development, cost analysis and quality control.
- Assessing technical specifications, costing models, and operating requirements for the full range of green building initiatives identified above.

3. Sustainability Projects: Implementation
- Project manage initiatives from feasibility phase to implementation and monitoring period.
- Develop a project progress report for distribution as well as intermittent verbal updates with heads of SBU.
- Work closely with the procurement department in terms of strategic sourcing. RFPs and appointments and vetting of potential and existing service providers in line with procurement policy and standards and demonstrated performance capabilities.
- Develop a database of preferred service providers

4. Sustainability Projects: Ongoing management, monitoring, verification, and reporting
- Direct the contracted parties to ensure accurate reporting with regards to initiatives in the building during implementation as well as establishing ongoing monitoring and verification systems for reporting purposes as required by the business.
- Generate reports on the full range of green building initiatives identified above with regards to generation/ yield and performance post hand over.
- Manage maintenance and operations contracts for all existing solar plants based on performance, frequency of maintenance and yield generation including renewals, new appointments, and penalty implementation
- Train employees for online and manual project monitoring solutions at sites in order to identify issues and address them accordingly to minimise down time and operational inefficiencies.
- Assist with CDP and ESG Reporting for the Growthpoint portfolio with regards to data inputs on energy, water, a



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