Sustainability Coordinator: Agricultural Impact (Hybrid)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Sustainability Coordinator in the East London/Eastern Cape region. The role is hybrid, balancing on-site farm and processing facility work with remote data analysis and reporting. You will drive sustainable practices across the business and report to management.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in agricultural sustainability, strong data skills, and excellent communication. Travel within the Eastern Cape is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in agricultural sustainability or environmental management.
• Strong understanding of sustainable farming and resource management.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (on-site and remote coordination).
• Willingness to travel within East London and the Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans aligned with company goals and industry best practices.
• Monitor and analyze environmental performance metrics (water, energy, waste, carbon footprint).
• Coordinate on-farm initiatives to promote soil health, biodiversity, and responsible resource use.
• Collaborate with farm managers and operations to improve sustainability practices and reduce impact.
• Organize training sessions and awareness programs for employees and stakeholders.
• Research and stay updated on trends, regulations, and technologies in agricultural sustainability.
• Prepare regular sustainability reports, progress updates, and recommendations for management.
• Engage with community groups, government agencies, and industry associations on sustainability matters.
• Support efforts to obtain sustainability certifications and meet compliance requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to integrate sustainability into all business areas.

Skills

Sustainability management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Sustainable Agriculture / Agronomy / Environmental Management

Tools

MS Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Sustainability Coordinator in the East London/Eastern Cape region. The role is hybrid, balancing on-site farm and processing facility work with remote data analysis and reporting. You will drive sustainable practices across the business and report to management.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in agricultural sustainability, strong data skills, and excellent communication. Travel within the Eastern Cape is required.