Farm Sustainability Lead - Environmental Compliance (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Farm Sustainability Coordinator to drive environmental stewardship across agricultural operations, develop and implement sustainability plans, monitor performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience with strong data analysis, project management, and collaboration across teams. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in environmental management or sustainability coordination, preferably in agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability best practices in farming.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability plans aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance indicators (water, energy, waste, emissions).
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and audits for farm operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permits.
• Promote sustainable practices among farm staff through training.
• Identify opportunities to improve resource efficiency and reduce footprint.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage projects related to renewable energy, conservation, and waste reduction in Sandton.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, or related field

Tools

Environmental software

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Farm Sustainability Coordinator to drive environmental stewardship across agricultural operations, develop and implement sustainability plans, monitor performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience with strong data analysis, project management, and collaboration across teams. Hybrid work model offered.