Sustainability Manager

**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.**

**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey**

**BAT SOUTH AFRICA IS LOOKING FOR A SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN HEIDELBERG**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Mid-Management

**FUNCTION**: Operations - EH&S

**REPORTS TO**: Sustainability Manager SA+SAM

**SALARY RANGE**:competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

**LOCATION**:Heidelberg, Gauteng

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**

You will need to develop, implement and maintain an integrated management system that ensures best practice performance in Sustainability ,Environment, Health and Safety management within BAT South Africa establishments in line with legal and corporate requirements. With regards to Sustainability you will drive the roadmap, KPIs and initiatives on Climate change, management of natural resources and waste. In addition, you will need to support corporate branding and corporate social responsibility by ensuring compliance with BAT EHS and Sustainability policy objectives, standards and guidelines and all applicable national or regional laws and regulations and to contribute to protecting the continuity of supply of products to the market.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Ensure that the OPS LT and line managers within SA understand their Occupational Safety and Sustainability responsibilities.
- Give support and direction to line management that will ensure the identification and evaluation of existing and potential risks to the business arising from environmental impacts and health and safety risks
- In conjunction with the whole organisation, establish agreed targets for key performance indicators in Health and Safety and Sustainability.
- Ensure that appropriate training materials are available for all employees, contractors and visitors to have a complete understanding of the procedures they must follow to safeguard the EH&S of employees, contractors and visitors during their working activities and presence on company premises.
- Develop and manage the EHS budget accurately and analyse deviations to ensure expenditure is in line with the business plan
- Carry out organizational reviews and workplace inspections/periodic internal self assessment on Sustainability Compliance to regulations and BAT Global Standards
- Monthly and quarterly submission of EH&S and Sustainability reports to the Global BAT reporting tool.
- Drive improvements and initiatives in the key sustainability areas of Carbon footprint, Water Stewardship and conservation and Waste management.
- Ensure compliance with all the relevant Environmental Health and Safety Legislation

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in engineering or environmental sciences
- Have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an international/ FMCG environment or manufactory industry
- EHS certification: NEBOSH OR SAMTRAC - added advantage
- Strong leadership skills and effective communication skills to influence personnel at all levels in the company
- Competent in computer skills and the use of the Company’s standard software packages

**WE ARE BAT**

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies

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