Sustainability Portfolio Director

1 week ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (Jhb) Full time
Job Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with extensive experience in Corporate Social Investment (CSI), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), agriculture, water, waste, and energy.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, as well as exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

This role requires expertise in stakeholder engagement, project management, strategic alignment, ownership and accountability, governance and compliance, budget and operations management, corporate responsibility initiatives, process improvement, project documentation, policy review, reporting, and relationship management.

  • Drive CSI project objectives by leading change interventions that ensure a strong return on investment (ROI) for the business.
  • Align various CSI initiatives within the organisation to a common strategic purpose, ensuring cohesive execution.
  • Take full ownership and accountability for the end-to-end execution of tasks and activities within the CSI portfolio.
  • Manage portfolio and Trust budget/operations in line with strategic objectives and financial goals.
Responsibilities:
  1. Stakeholder Engagement: Consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prioritise needs, select projects, and ensure strategic alignment with organisational goals.
  2. Project Management: Drive CSI project objectives by leading change interventions that ensure a strong return on investment (ROI) for the business.
  3. Strategic Alignment: Align various CSI initiatives within the organisation to a common strategic purpose, ensuring cohesive execution.
  4. Ownership and Accountability: Take full ownership and accountability for the end-to-end execution of tasks and activities within the CSI portfolio.
  5. Governance & Compliance: Champion and uphold governance requirements within the Corporate Social Responsibility space.
  6. Budget & Operations Management: Manage portfolio and Trust budget/operations in line with strategic objectives and financial goals.
  7. Corporate Responsibility Initiatives: Actively support and participate in corporate responsibility programs to contribute to achieving overall business strategy.
  8. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimise business processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and add value to the organisation.
  9. Project Documentation: Maintain an internal system for capturing, updating, and managing project information and progress.
  10. Policy Review: Identify areas for improvement by reviewing CSR policies, procedures, guidelines, and industry trends.
  11. Reporting: Provide regular feedback on initiatives, compiling and submitting comprehensive reports to relevant stakeholders.
  12. Relationship Management: Build, maintain, and manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure strategic objectives are met.

This role is integral in delivering best-in-class CSI programs that drive the organisation's purpose and environmental sustainability.



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