Sustainability-Jobs in Südafrika

What if your work could drive change in a globally established industry, shaping processes that touch every corner of the world? At Forto, we are at the forefront of change, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionise logistics. We want to reinvent digital supply chains to be transparent, frictionless and sustainable. From day one, our mission has been to simplify global trade – creating a seamless and efficient logistics process.

Sustainability Manager (f/m/d) you will be part of our cross‑functional and very passionate Sustainability Team that is tackling one of the most important issues of our time – the global climate emergency. You will support the team by translating Forto’s sustainability goals into concrete actions and creating transparency on Forto’s sustainability performance. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to make an incredible impact on Forto, our customers and the entire logistics industry, while also being able to focus on your personal development. You will be responsible for your own long‑term projects as well as working on various ad‑hoc topics that change regularly.

Our team is hard‑working, constantly seeking to maximise the impact of their work, but we put our people first, always winning with care. We value efficient systems and swift, direct communication. We want everyone to have their time to speak, so that we can embrace diverse perspectives to help drive towards solutions always.

• Lead your own projects from day one, bringing together diverse stakeholders and working in cross‑functional teams on a project‑by‑project basis
• Monitor and analyse performance of sustainability products against targets and support in regular management reporting
• Manage a sustainability product end‑to‑end including procurement, operations and commercialization
• Collect and manage data related to Forto’s sustainability performance in line with global standards and certifications (e.g. EcoVadis, SBTi)
• Prepare annual planning and strategy development for the sustainability team
• Develop internal sustainability policies together with different stakeholders across the organisation
• Implement targeted initiatives together with sustainability ambassadors across Forto to drive change in all departments of the organisation and contribute to the achievement of Forto’s sustainability targets

• Previous knowledge of and practical experience in the field of sustainability and are passionate about the topic
• Structured, independent, and very detail‑oriented working style
• Very strong analytical skills, having worked with SQL and created business cases
• Project management experience
• You have a problem solving mindset, are highly motivated and love challenging the norms
• Great communication skills, both verbally and written
• You view feedback as an opportunity for growth
• Fluent in English, while German is a plus

• Completed studies in business administration, sustainability, data or a related field
• Experience working in sustainable logistics and an good understanding of transport emissions
• Prior knowledge of relevant sustainability regulations and frameworks

Don’t fit all of our criteria? That’s okay! We know that you might be hesitant to apply if you don’t meet all our requirements, but here at Forto, we pride ourselves on embracing diverse perspectives and celebrating potential. If you are passionate about this position and the Forto values, please apply anyway. There could be a place for you in this role – or another one that’s a perfect fit!

Our team is hard‑working, constantly seeking to maximise the impact of their work, but we put our people first, always winning with care. We value efficient systems and swift, direct communication. We want everyone to have their time to speak, so that we can embrace diverse perspectives to help drive towards solutions always.