Esg Specialist Pretoria

Environmental Responsibilities Monitor environmental compliance (air, water, waste) Lead GHG inventory (Scopes 1, 2, 3) Drive resource efficiency and circular economy initiatives Social Responsibilities Implement DEI strategies and employee wellbeing programs Facilitate community development and social impact assessments Engage with local stakeholders and civil society Governance Responsibilities Develop ESG governance frameworks and ethics policies Ensure alignment with ISO 26000, King IV, and anti-corruption measures Coordinate board-level ESG reporting ESG Reporting and Disclosure Lead GRI, SASB, CDP, and TCFD-aligned reporting Support NASDAQ and FSCA regulatory disclosures Build ESG dashboards and performance insights Educational Qualifications **Minimum**: Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or related **Preferred**: Honours/Master’s in ESG, Environmental Management, or Corporate Governance Additional Certifications (Highly Advantageous) ISO 14001 Lead Auditor GRI Certified Training SASB, TCFD, CDP ESG Leadership or Climate Strategy Training Professional Experience 5-7+ years in ESG/sustainability in energy, nuclear, or manufacturing sectors Experience with GHG accounting, ESG compliance, stakeholder engagement, and strategy execution **Competency Profile**: Technical and Analytical ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, ISO 14001/26000) Scope 1, 2, 3 carbon accounting ESG reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) Strategic and Operational ESG integration into business models ESG audits and risk registers ESG-linked financial reporting Leadership and Interpersonal Ethical leadership and governance Stakeholder engagement and influence Change management and ESG advocacy Innovation and Learning ESG innovation and systems thinking Trend monitoring and continuous improvement **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**: **Strategic ESG Alignment**: ESG integrated into strategic planning and KPIs **Environmental Performance**: Verified reduction in emissions, waste, and water usage **Social Impact**: Positive community outcomes, DEI engagement metrics **Governance Compliance**: Audit scores, policy adoption, board reporting **Reporting Excellence**: On-time, quality-assured ESG disclosures **Innovation & Learning**: ESG innovations adopted, certifications obtained **Reporting Structure and Interfaces**: Direct Reporting Line **Reports to**: Head of HSE (Section 16(2) Appointee) Provides strategic ESG oversight within HSE governance Internal Collaboration **Exec Team**: CEO, COO, CFO, CTO - ESG briefings, KPIs **HSE Team**: Safety, Fire, Hygiene, IMS - ISO 14001 integration **Legal & Compliance**: Governance, regulatory reporting **HR & DEI**: Culture, ethics, wellbeing **Finance & IR**: ESG-linked disclosures, investor engagement **Engineering & Ops**: Process improvement, innovation integration IT: Data infrastructure, ESG dashboards Group-Level Interfaces Collaborates with ESG Leads in QLE, PET Labs, and Renergen Participates in ESG Steering Committees, harmonization forums External Stakeholders DFFE, NNR, DMRE NASDAQ, FSCA SAIEH, IoDSA, GRI Communities, NGOs, third-party auditors **Working Conditions & Travel**: **Base**: ASPI HQ, Pretoria **Environments**: Office, labs, isotope enrichment sites, community visits **Work Schedule**: Standard hours; extended/flexible during audits or events **Travel**: 20-30% local; occasional national/international **Tools**: Microsoft Suite, Power BI, ESG reporting platforms, PPE for site visits **Career Path & Development Opportunities**: Advancement by Impact No fixed timelines—growth based on measurable ESG leadership, innovation, and influence Expansion Opportunities Strategic planning, group-level ESG leadership, executive advisory functions Development Support Certifications, executive training, benchmarking participation Recognition & Career Mobility ESG Innovation Awards, thought leadership visibility, mobility to strategy, investor relations, or risk management Leadership Potential Progression to Senior ESG Manager, Group ESG Lead, or Director-level roles across group companies **Role Impact Summary**: Strategic Business Enabler ESG integration into strategy and operations Regulatory and investor confidence via disclosures and governance Risk Mitigator Climate and social risk reduction Resource optimization and operational resilience Cultural Change Agent Sustainability culture building DEI and cross-functional ESG integration Reputation Builder External engagement and leadership Local and global stakeholder trust Innovation Catalyst Driving ESG innovation, analytics, and continuous improvement Positioning Statement "The ESG Specialist is the strategic conscience of ASP Isotopes—guiding innovation with integrity, shaping growth through sustainability, and building trust through transparency. This role is the bridge between science and society, ensuring that every breakthrough is matched by responsibility, every risk by resilience, and every opportunity b