Group Environment and Citizenship Officer

The candidate will be responsible to drive positive social impact and environmental sustainability in the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and carbon footprint reduction efforts.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and permits, ensuring adherence to standards and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental considerations into product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations.
• Lead the planning and execution of community engagement programmes, including partnerships with nonprofit organisations, volunteer activities, and employee giving campaigns.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and maximum impact of corporate citizenship initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the company’s corporate citizenship performance, including metrics related to social, environmental, and economic impact.
• Stay updated and monitor emerging environmental trends, technologies, and best practices to inform strategic decision-making and innovation.
• Drive employee awareness and engagement through environmental education and training initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability throughout the organisation.
• Coordinate the company’s initiatives related to Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development under the BBBEE codes.
• Coordinate with internal teams to integrate corporate citizenship considerations into various business processes, such as procurement, marketing, and HR.
• Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the organisation’s corporate citizenship initiatives, both internally and externally, to enhance brand reputation and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility principles, sustainable development goals, and relevant local and global regulations.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and interpret data to measure the impact of corporate citizenship and identify areas for improvement.
• Detail oriented approach to ensure compliance with corporate citizenship standards and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with sustainability reporting tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and community engagement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate citizenship, sustainability, or related fields, with a focus on strategic planning, programme management, and stakeholder engagement.