Environmental Sustainability Specialist

Dube TradePort Corporation; Durban; On-site; ZAR 757,000 - 1,136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable development is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee its Environmental Sustainability initiatives. The role includes developing strategies for carbon management, advising on green procurement, and managing projects that promote renewable energy practices. Candidates should have a strong academic background in environmental sciences and several years of relevant industry experience.

Benefits

Cellphone allowance

Non-guaranteed performance bonus

22 Working days leave per annum

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in integrated environmental management.
• 5-7 years’ specialist management experience in a technical role.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and policy in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Environmental Sustainability road map.
• Monitor DTPC's carbon footprint and submit GHG reports.
• Advise on green procurement strategies and manage green projects.

Skills

Innovation and creativity

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Industry awareness

Education

4-year Degree in natural sciences, energy management, or environmental engineering

Post–graduate qualification in sustainability or management

Tools

Ms office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Grade: Paterson Grade D2

Reporting To: Senior Manager: Environment and Compliance

Job Purpose:

To develop and maintain DTPC’s Environmental Sustainability road map that addresses organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green energy, carbon management, green building practices, and green procurement.

Key Performance Areas:

Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Advice

• Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other DTPC’s professionals.
• Assessing or proposing sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
• Providing technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
• Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.
• Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.
• Provide technical advice on materials used and the waste produced, including pollutants, management of energy, water, air and land.
• Provide advice on green suppliers and procurement and sustainable construction strategies.
• Recommend technologies and provide input on the most cost-effective and beneficial routes to sustainability.

Carbon Management

• Monitor DTPC’s carbon footprint, and green house gases (GHGs).
• Collate monthly energy data and report GHGs for all scopes.
• Submit annual carbon management report to Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment (DFFE).
• Appoint independent carbon management consultants for verification of GHGs.
• Publish annual carbon management report to DTPC.

Green Projects and Green Energy

• Provide advice to DTPC on renewable energies / technologies / biogas, water conservation approaches.
• Identify opportunities for green projects and feasibility studies.
• Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, and building design (green buildings)
• Prepare Terms of References (ToRs) for green projects.
• Manage Green Projects Initiatives.
• Prepare and manage budgets and costing for projects identified.

Green Procurement

• Advise Supply Chain Management and departments on green procurement strategies (Bid documents and specifications).
• Track and report on green procurement across DTPC.

Sustainability Reporting

• Partner with the Marketing department to produce the annual Sustainability Report.
• Benchmark DTPC’s performance against its peers and identify and recommend improvements.
• Assist DTPC’s Marketing department in communicating and promoting sustainability initiatives and programs.
• Participate in the development of a sustainability communication strategy.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• 4-year Degree or equivalent in natural sciences, energy management, environmental engineering or engineering.
• A post–graduate qualification in sustainability / management will be an advantage.
• Industry specific certifications (carbon footprint, energy) will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in integrated environmental management environment in both private and public sectors.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ Specialist management experience in a technical role with experience in Energy and Water.
• South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) preferred.
• Code EB driver’s license and ability to travel to and work on sites.
• Computer Literacy (Ms office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Financial Management Act.
• Understanding of administrative practices as they apply to environmental projects to ensure effective project management.
• Experience in understanding of environmental reporting protocols supporting Carbon Disclosure Protocol, GHG and other relevant systems.
• Knowledge and experience in managing energy data, GHG inventories, chemicals management or water efficiency.
• Knowledge and experience in managing green projects.
• Experience in sustainability reporting.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and policy in South Africa, as well internationally.
• Understanding of South African environmental, water and waste legislation.
• Knowledge and experience with green business models
• Innovation and creativity, Conceptual thinking, Analysis and problem solving, Industry awareness, Judgement & Decision making, Flexibility, Drive and persistence, Self-confidence, Organisational commitment.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Minimum of R757,200 to Maximum of R1,135,800 Total Cost to Company.
• Cellphone allowance of R1,251 per month.
• Non-guaranteed performance bonus.
• 22 Working days leave per annum.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear back from us within 2 months after the closing date, it means that your application was not successful.