Environmental, Social, And Governance

Jobs4All; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in South Africa is seeking an experienced professional to manage ESG strategies and compliance. You will work on climate change mitigation and sustainability reporting, ensuring alignment with legal standards and frameworks like GRI and TCFD. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in environmental sciences or related fields.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or environmental management roles.
• Deep understanding of GRI, SASB, TCFD frameworks and ISO standards.
• Experience in environmental compliance under South African legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage ESG compliance and sustainability reporting.
• Guide executive leadership on ESG risks and strategies.
• Design and execute ESG strategies across regulated environments.

Skills

ESG strategy design

Sustainability reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Key Focus Areas

• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Environmental stewardship and ISO
• Implementation of social responsibility aligned with ISO
• UN SDGs
• Governance practices aligned with King IV, SASB, and TCFD
• ESG reporting for NASDAQ and South African authorities
• Stakeholder engagement and ethical leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental responsibilities: Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Carbon Footprint Calculation and Management, Climate Risk and Resilience Planning, Environmental Compliance and Auditing, Sustainable Resource Use.

Social Responsibilities

• Social responsibility frameworks
• Stakeholder engagement
• Community development and inclusion
• Training and capacity building
• Social impact monitoring

Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Preferred Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master's, or Postgraduate Diploma) in Environmental Management, ESG, Corporate Governance, Climate Change, or Sustainable Development.

Additional Certifications (Highly Advantageous):

• ISO Lead Auditor – Environmental Management Systems
• ISO – Social Responsibility Principles and Implementation
• GRI Certified Training – Global Reporting Initiative Standards
• SASB Fundamentals – Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
• TCFD Implementation – Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
• CDP Reporting – Carbon Disclosure Project
• Climate Change and Sustainability Leadership – Recognized training in climate science, adaptation, and mitigation strategies

Professional Experience

Minimum Experience: At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, or environmental management roles, preferably within the energy, nuclear, chemical, or advanced manufacturing sectors.

Demonstrated Expertise In:

• Designing and executing ESG strategies across complex, regulated environments
• Leading sustainability reporting aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP frameworks
• Managing ESG compliance under South African legislation (e.g., NEMA, Companies Act, King IV Report)
• Conducting carbon footprint assessments and managing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Advising executive leadership on ESG risks, climate change, and stakeholder expectations
• Coordinating cross-functional ESG initiatives involving HSE, Legal, HR, Engineering, and Finance

Competency Profile

• ESG Framework Mastery: Deep understanding of GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, ISO Environmental Management Systems, ISO Social Responsibility, Carbon Accounting and Climate Strategy
• Sustainability Reporting and Data Visualization: Ability to collect, analyze, and present ESG data using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or ESG-specific platforms; skilled in preparing integrated sustainability reports and dashboards.
• Environmental and Social Risk Assessment: Competence in identifying, assessing, and mitigating ESG-related risks, including environmental liabilities, social unrest, and reputational threats.
• Familiarity with risk registers and enterprise risk management systems.

Strategic and Operational Competencies

• Strategic ESG Integration
• Regulatory and Legal Acumen
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Audit and Assurance Readiness
• Between 5 - 7 Years of experience