- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Environmental stewardship and ISO 14001 implementation
- Social responsibility aligned with ISO 26000 and UN SDGs
- Governance practices aligned with King IV, SASB, and TCFD
- ESG reporting for NASDAQ and South African authorities
- Stakeholder engagement and ethical leadership
Environmental Responsibilities
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Carbon Footprint Calculation and Management
Climate Risk and Resilience Planning
Environmental Compliance and Auditing
Sustainable Resource Use
B. Social Responsibilities
Social Responsibility Frameworks
Stakeholder Engagement
Community Development and Inclusion
Training and Capacity Building
Social Impact Monitoring
Educational Qualifications:
Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering,
Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master’s, or Postgraduate Diploma)
in Environmental Management, ESG, Corporate Governance, Climate Change, or Sustainable
Development.
Additional Certifications (Highly Advantageous):
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor – Environmental Management Systems
ISO 26000 – Social Responsibility Principles and Implementation
GRI Certified Training – Global Reporting Initiative Standards
SASB Fundamentals – Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
TCFD Implementation – Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
CDP Reporting – Carbon Disclosure Project
Climate Change and Sustainability Leadership – Recognized training in climate science,adaptation, and mitigation strategies
Professional Experience:
Minimum Experience: At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, or environmental management roles, preferably within the energy, nuclear, chemical, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
Demonstrated Expertise In:
Designing and executing ESG strategies across complex, regulated environments
Leading sustainability reporting aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP frameworks
Managing ESG compliance under South African legislation (e.g., NEMA, Companies Act, King IV Report)
Conducting carbon footprint assessments and managing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Advising executive leadership on ESG risks, climate change, and stakeholder expectations
Coordinating cross-functional ESG initiatives involving HSE, Legal, HR, Engineering, and Finance
Competency Profile:
Technical and Analytical Competencies
ESG Framework Mastery: Deep understanding of global ESG standards and frameworks, including:
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility)
Carbon Accounting and Climate Strategy:
Sustainability Reporting and Data Visualization:
Ability to collect, analyze, and present ESG data using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or ESG-specific platforms.
Skilled in preparing integrated sustainability reports and dashboards.
Environmental and Social Risk Assessment:
Competence in identifying, assessing, and mitigating ESG-related risks, including environmental liabilities, social unrest, and reputational
threats. Familiarity with risk registers and enterprise risk management systems.
Strategic and Operational Competencies
Strategic ESG Integration
Regulatory and Legal Acumen
Policy Development and Implementation
Audit and Assurance Readiness
Between 5 - 7 Years