ESG Specialist

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking an ESG Specialist in Centurion to drive the Group’s ESG Strategic Framework and social impact initiatives. You will coordinate reporting, support ESD programs, and provide expert guidance on ESG activities across business units.

We expect strong analytical skills, experience with dashboards and ESG reporting, and a willingness to travel. This role sits in the Shared Value and Sustainability department and offers a chance to shape sustainability across the

Qualifications

• NQF level 6 minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in ESG or related fields.
• Registered EAP or Pr.Sci.Nat. (advantageous).
• Willingness to travel.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, standards and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with data, dashboards and reporting systems.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of ESG initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support operationalising and implementation of the Group’s ESG Strategic Framework.
• Coordinate, report and execute ESG activities for the Group in accordance with approved ESG policy and plan.
• Provide technical support to Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes to achieve social impact objectives.
• Gather learnings and insights from ESG and ESD programs nationally and internationally.
• Provide input to the ESG Committee on the Group’s ESG Strategic Framework execution.
• Advise cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and assess ESG-related risks for integrating ESG into day-to-day operations.
• Assist BUs to monitor and measure ESG and ESD initiatives and contribute to governance reports such as Social and Ethics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data dashboards

ESG frameworks

Monitoring & Evaluation

Travel willingness

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ESG reporting software

Job description

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 09/07/2026

Join as our new ESG Specialistandbecome the funky force driving positive change across the Group!

We’re not just ticking boxes — we’rebuilding a bolder, brighter, more sustainable future. If you’re passionateabout ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance), love turning strategy intoimpact, and get a kick out of blending data smarts with meaningful socialprojects, this role was made for you.

Overview

We are looking for an individual with strong communication and analytic skills to join our Shared Value and Sustainability Department as ESG specialist. Under the leadership of Manager: Social Programs and ESG, you will be responsible for supporting the effective operationalising and implementation of the Group’s ESG Strategic Framework. You will also be responsible for the coordination, reporting and in certain instances the execution of ESG activities for the Group in accordance with the approved ESG policy, operational and execution plan.

Responsibilities

• Working under the leadership of the General Manager: Shared Value and Sustainability, bring on board ESG specialist capabilities to support the implementation of the Group’s ESG Strategic Framework and applicable policies.
• Implement the ESG and ESD operational plan in line with the approved business objectives.
• Provide technical support into the execution of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes to achieve social impact objectives.
• Gather learnings and insights, for relevant ESG and ESD programs nationally and internationally.
• Provide subject matter expert guidance to the ESG Committee in the execution of the Group’s ESG Strategic Framework.
• Provide input and recommendations to the cross-functional teams to inform the identification of opportunities, assessment of ESG related risks to enable the integration of ESG activities into the day-to-day operations of the business.
• Assist various BUs to monitor and measure their ESG and ESD initiatives and furthermore provide meaningful input into the required governance reports e.g. Social and Ethics etc.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification (NQF level 6 minimum, Bachelor’s degree preferred in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field)
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience, especially in the ESG or related fields
• Registered EAP or Pr.Sci.Nat. (advantageous)
• Willingness to travel
• ESG frameworks, standards and reporting requirements
• Analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate frameworks into actionable insights
• Extensive knowledge of ESG and ESD tactics
• Experience working with data, dashboards and reporting systems
• Monitoring and Evaluation of ESG initiatives