Specialist:sustainability Strategy

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**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : Specialist:Sustainability Strategy & Rep( Re Advert)_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Legal Services_**

**_ Location : Johannesburg_**

**_ Reporting To : Snr Specialist: Environmental Social Gov_**

**_ Grade Level : E_**

**_ Reference Number : 6004113_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

To develop, implement and manage Transnet sustainability strategy & framework that assists the Company to improve

social, economic and environmental outcomes and, strengthen Transnet’s Social License to Operate.
**_Position outputs:_**
- Develop the Transnet-wide Sustainability vision, strategy and related policies and position statements.
- Develop and implement a Sustainability Management Framework (including governance structure) to enable the effective

delivery of the Transnet sustainability strategy.
- Address Sustainability related operational risks and opportunities by implementing a structured and efficient approach to

sustainability.
- Establish and lead Sustainability Working Groups in the development of strategy, policies, positions and action plans to

ensure alignment of sustainability strategy and adoption of sustainability best practices across Transnet. Eg SDGs
- Conduct periodic sustainability materiality assessments with internal and external stakeholders to determine the key

sustainability topics for Transnet, monitor the continued relevance and materiality of sustainability indicators.
- Research and input information internally on current and emerging sustainability trends as they relate to Transnet.
- Participate in appropriate sustainability stakeholder engagements, roundtables, forums and strategic conferences.
- Facilitate development of Transnet Sustainability goals, targets and establish the correct KPIs to measure performance

against goals
- Direct and facilitate scenario and sustainability risk assessment and analyses to inform sustainability strategies and

identify opportunities for the most value creating strategies.
- In collaboration with Sustainability Champions, develop road maps for each operating division to attain the sustainability

goals in support of the Group’s sustainability strategy and metrics
- Embed Sustainability strategy by supporting operating divisions in developing Sustainability plans, KPIs and quarterly

reporting templates aligned to Group Sustainability Strategy, Framework and Policies.
- I dentify and drive sustainability flagship projects and compile and evaluate business cases and project investment

proposals related to the sustainability strategies.
- Report to the internal and external Sustainability Structures and, Group Exco, Board (where required) on Transnet’s

material sustainability risks and measures to mitigate the risks.
**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- B degree in Social Sciences / Political Science / Economics / Sustainable Development/Environmental Management or

equivalent relevant qualification
- At least 10 years Sustainability experience
- Trust and honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19
- Standard Job Requirements:
- Driver’s license code 08
- Travel as required and approved

**_ Competencies:_**
- Anchoring the Transnet Way:
- Is a conceptual and analytical thinker
- Is results focused
- Is courageous
- Is resilient
- Is emotionally intelligent
- Is an excellent communicator
- Leading the Transnet Way:
- Is visionary and inspiring
- Is strategic
- Is collaborative
- Is innovative and entrepreneurial
- Has impact and influence
- Is a change agent
- Managing the Transnet Way:
- Optimises business performance
- Manages finances
- Manages people & teams
- Delights customers
- Manages programs, projects & contracts
- Manages risk and compliance
- Sustaining the Transnet Way:
- Empowers and develops others
- Is inquisitive and develops self
- Manages and shares information
- Role models the culture and values
- Embraces diversity
- Has the right skills