Remote Sustainability Lead: Agriculture & ESG Impact

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Sustainability Officer to drive and monitor ESG initiatives across a remote agricultural cooperative in South Africa. You will develop strategies, set targets, and report on environmental, social, and governance performance, collaborating with farmers and stakeholders to embed sustainability across operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sustainability with experience in agriculture, data analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in sustainability management.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, frameworks (e.g., GRI), and ESG reporting.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans for the cooperative.
• Monitor, measure, and report on KPIs related to environmental impact, resource management, and social responsibility.
• Promote sustainable farming practices, such as water conservation and soil health management.
• Engage with member farms, guiding sustainability initiatives and compliance.
• Prepare sustainability reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate training and awareness programs on sustainability.

Skills

Sustainability management

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Sustainability Officer to drive and monitor ESG initiatives across a remote agricultural cooperative in South Africa. You will develop strategies, set targets, and report on environmental, social, and governance performance, collaborating with farmers and stakeholders to embed sustainability across operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sustainability with experience in agriculture, data analysis, and reporting.