Senior Sustainability Leader, Agricultural Supply Chain

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Incentives based on performance

Exposure to diverse agricultural value

Team dedicated to responsible business

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sustainability Officer to lead sustainability strategies across our agricultural supply chains in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and resource efficiency while aligning with ESG standards.

You will manage stakeholder engagement, analytics, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to embed sustainable practices company-wide. A strong SA regulatory context understanding is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, or related field.
• 6+ years in corporate sustainability or sustainable supply chain in food/agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks (GRI, ISO 14001) and ESG reporting.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and project management skills.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and regulatory contexts in SA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans for agricultural supply chains.
• Assess environmental and social impact of current supply chain practices.
• Establish KPIs for sustainability and monitor progress.
• Engage with farmers and suppliers to adopt sustainable practices.
• Identify opportunities for water, energy, and waste efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ESG standards and regulations.
• Develop and deliver sustainability training for teams and partners.
• Prepare sustainability reports and progress updates.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and R&D to integrate sustainability.
• Stay updated on trends and regulatory changes in agriculture.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

ESG reporting

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GRI Standards

ISO 14001

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sustainability Officer to lead sustainability strategies across our agricultural supply chains in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and resource efficiency while aligning with ESG standards.

You will manage stakeholder engagement, analytics, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to embed sustainable practices company-wide. A strong SA regulatory context understanding is preferred.