Farm ESG & Compliance Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Sustainability and Compliance Officer to oversee ESG standards across Gauteng farms. The role blends remote reporting with on-site audits and requires strong expertise in sustainable farming, regulatory compliance, and ethical practices.

You will drive sustainability initiatives, assess risk, and advise farm managers on best practices to minimize environmental impact. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or Sustainability and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Sustainability, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in sustainability, environmental management, or compliance in agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable farming practices and ESG principles.
• Experience in audits and developing compliance strategies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular farm audits and assessments for sustainability and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement sustainability plans tailored to farm operations.
• Monitor environmental performance (water, waste, biodiversity) and report findings.
• Advise farm managers on best practices for sustainable agriculture and ethical labor.
• Prepare detailed compliance reports with risks and corrective actions.
• Stay updated on evolving sustainability frameworks and regulations.
• Facilitate training sessions for farm staff on sustainability topics.
• Liaise with external certification bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of sustainability and ethical conduct across operations.

Skills

Sustainability

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Agriculture / Sustainability

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Sustainability and Compliance Officer to oversee ESG standards across Gauteng farms. The role blends remote reporting with on-site audits and requires strong expertise in sustainable farming, regulatory compliance, and ethical practices.

You will drive sustainability initiatives, assess risk, and advise farm managers on best practices to minimize environmental impact. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or Sustainability and at