Environmental & Sustainability Project Lead

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

REQ ID: 141607 - Michelle Thabethe

Cluster: Group Finance - Corporate Real Estate

Location: Sandton 

Closing date: 3 September 2025

Job Family

Career Stream

Leadership Pipeline

Job Purpose

To lead and manage environmental and sustainability projects across the corporate real estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with ESG goals, regulatory compliance, and Nedbank’s broader sustainability strategy. This role will drive the implementation of green building initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and sustainable workplace practices that support the CRE Sustainability Journey and SDG-aligned outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Initiate, plan, execute and monitor sustainability focused projects including green building certifications, energy and water efficiency upgrades, green energy wheeling and waste reduction programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams e.g. Facilities Management, Finance, Procurement and external partners e.g. consultants, regulators and suppliers to ensure project alignment and success.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and internal ESG targets. Prepare reports on sustainability KPIs relating to initiatives and projects such as GHG emission reductions, water/electricity efficiency, and green energy targets. 
• Innovation & Best Practice: Stay abreast of emerging trends in sustainable real estate and integrate innovative solutions into project planning and execution.
• Corporate Responsibility: Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering (energy), Sustainability, or related field. A postgraduate qualification or certification GBCSA or EDGE is advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience in project management with a focus on sustainability or environmental initiatives, preferably within a corporate real estate environment.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, SDGs, and green building standards.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and goal driven
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Change management and adaptability
• Passion for advancing environmental sustainability
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Project management principles and methodologies

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Industry trends
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Principles of financial management
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Principles of project management
• Communication Strategies
• Decision-making process
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Financial management
• Information Technology concepts

Behavioural Competencies

• Influencing
• Customer Orientation
• Earning Trust
• Continuous Learning
• Monitoring Information
• Leveraging Feedback
• Planning and Organizing

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566