Sustainability Specialist

Job Purpose:Plans, directs, and implements organisational sustainability programmes. Reporting to:  Divisional Safety Health and Environment Manager Minimum Requirements:Matric/Grade 12Bachelor's Degree of Science in Environmental Studies4 + years' experience in a similar role within the manufacturing environment Responsibility:Strategy:Develop and implement sustainability business strategy plansDesign strategies to increase awareness and commitment to sustainabilityIdentify and assess opportunities for efficient use of resources, introducing strategies for waste reduction and developing plans to reduce the organisations greenhouse gas emissionsAdvisory:Advising the group on sustainability initiatives and mitigation measuresResearch:Stay up to date of emerging trends, regulations, technologies and best practicesTrack and analyse customer trends in sustainabilityPerform benchmarking activitiesMonitoring:Monitor the organisations progress towards its sustainability goals and evaluate the impact of existing polices and initiativesDevelop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluating sustainability initiatives.Conduct audits and assessments audits and assessments to ensure compliance with sustainability goals and standardsReporting and communicating:Prepare presentations and reports in writing submission documents for technical proposalsServe as the central point of contact between the company and customersPrepare briefing materials and reportsMonitor and assess environmental impactsRepresent the organisation externally on sustainability issuesProject Management:Project manage and deliver annual sustainability projects in compliance with guidelinesLiaises with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain effective and sound relationships between the business and its communitiesFinancial:Adheres to sound financial practices to manage return on investment, and ensures optimised utilisation and deployment of human resources, working within a high ethical culture and ensuring the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.