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.
