In pursuance of this primary objective, the CSO is required to: -
- Establish, implement and maintain Sustainability policies, procedures, and practices;
- Create awareness on sustainability policies, procedures and practices to staff at all levels;
- Develop and implement Sustainability long and short term strategies with clear and SMART targets to encourage best practices;
- Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects;
- Play advisory role on sustainability to Executive Management and the Board;
- Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests;
- Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives;
- Work with Marketing & Communications and participate in relevant external platforms on sustainability issues on behalf of the Company, playing an advocacy role to ensure the Company is well position in the market from a brand perspective
- Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives;
- Devise the best tools and systems to monitor performance and to implement strategies;
- Assessing, analyzing, and collating Sustainability performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients, and regulatory bodies;
- Integrate Sustainability Principles and ISO 26000:2020 into all business processes;
- Conduct Sustainability Assessments for all projects and ensure that the sustainability principles are incorporated accordingly;
- Develop and publish an annual Sustainability report as per the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI);
- Ensure Compliance to all Sustainability related commitments (Local, Provincial, National and International);
- Develop and Maintain a Sustainability Legal Register to ensure compliance with legal requirements;
- Keeping up to date with relevant changes in Sustainability, related legislations and initiatives including international legislation where applicable;
- Managing Sustainability strategy budgets;
- Acting as a champion or cheerleader for Sustainability issues within the Company;
- Develop breakthrough innovations and projects to enhance the Companys positive contribution to sustainability;
- Lead relevant research and innovation initiatives.
- Oversee all the Companys Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality functions, to ensure integration into all its activities and achieve high levels of compliance and standards including, gaining and retaining the relevant ISO certifications and / or other relevant performance standards.
- Post-graduate degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability or other related feels including Earth / Natural Sciences;
- A qualification in resource / sustainability economics will be an added advantage;
- Minimum 5-10 years of senior management work experience with environmental and sustainability sciences coupled with risk management of infrastructure / energy / industry;
- Experience in project management, including leading expert teams and working with senior stakeholders;
- Strong knowledge of and experience working with Local and International Environmental standards and systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Superlative and creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Thorough and current knowledge of sustainability practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to analyze and understand research and to identify relevant and valuable information.
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to create, interpret, and execute a budget.
- Presentation skills required to deliver proposals to varying groups of individuals.
