Sustainability Lead: Energy, Waste & Supply Chain Remote

WWF South Africa; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Remote options

Wellness program

Job summary

WWF South Africa's Cape Town office seeks a Sustainability Manager to lead our environmental initiatives and develop strategies to reduce our footprint.

You will drive energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing across the organization, collaborating with teams to implement measurable improvements.

The role requires 8–12 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, with a proven track record.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in sustainability or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies to reduce our environmental impact.
• Lead our team in implementing sustainable practices across all aspects of our organization.
• Conduct regular environmental audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
• Manage our supply chain to ensure that all materials and services are sourced sustainably.
• Develop and implement waste reduction and recycling programs.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Project management

Environmental audits

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

WWF South Africa's Cape Town office seeks a Sustainability Manager to lead our environmental initiatives and develop strategies to reduce our footprint.

You will drive energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing across the organization, collaborating with teams to implement measurable improvements.

The role requires 8–12 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, with a proven track record.