Sustainability and IMS Coordinator

SET; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused company in Cape Town is seeking a Sustainability & IMS Coordinator to manage the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensure compliance across projects. Responsibilities include conducting audits, supporting environmental initiatives, and maintaining IMS documentation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a related field and has 2-5 years of experience with ISO management systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience with ISO and/or IFC management systems.
• Exposure to construction or renewable energy projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the IMS.
• Conduct internal project audits (ISO and ESMS standards).
• Assist with developing IMS documentation.
• Support training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Oversee external audits and liaise with service providers.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Administrative skills

Auditing skills

Reporting skills

Excellent English communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Risk, Environmental, Health & Safety Management

Job description

Overview

Sustainability & IMS Coordinator

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Type: Full-time

Purpose

We are looking for a Sustainability & IMS Coordinator to support the implementation and maintenance of an Integrated Management System (IMS) and project-specific Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMSs). The role involves audits, compliance checks, risk assessments, and system improvements across multiple projects, with occasional travel within South Africa and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the IMS.
• Conduct internal project audits (ISO and ESMS standards).
• Assist with developing IMS documentation (procedures, templates, process flows).
• Support training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Oversee external audits and liaise with service providers.
• Identify risks, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Risk, Environmental, Health & Safety Management, or related.
• 2–5 years’ experience with ISO and/or IFC management systems.
• Exposure to construction or renewable energy projects (advantageous).
• Strong administrative, auditing, and reporting skills.
• Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken).