31 Corporate Social Responsibility jobs in South Africa

Overview

The Manager of the CSR Non-Profit Organization is responsible for leading, managing, and advancing the non-profit's mission in alignment with the founding company's social responsibility goals. This individual will oversee all aspects of the non-profit's operations, including program development, fundraising, marketing, financial management, and community relations. The role demands a commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and community engagement, aiming to create sustainable, positive impacts in the communities served.

• Strategic Planning and Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan that aligns with both the non-profit's mission and the parent company's CSR objectives.
• Lead the organization towards achieving its short-term and long-term goals while ensuring financial health and operational efficiency.
• Represent the organization in all professional business capacities, enhancing its public image and expanding community awareness and support.
• Program Development and Management: Design, implement, and evaluate programs that fulfill the organization's mission and respond to community needs.
• Ensure programs are effective, sustainable, and aligned with the broader CSR strategy of the parent company.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously assess and address community needs and program impact.
• Community Engagement and Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and the parent company to enhance the non-profit's reach and impact.
• Engage in advocacy and public speaking to raise awareness and support for the organization's causes.
• Partner with other organizations and stakeholders to maximize resource sharing and program effectiveness.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure the organization adheres to all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards applicable to non-profits and CSR initiatives.
• Work closely with the board of directors to ensure governance practices are transparent, ethical, and aligned with the mission.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting to support decision-making and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related fields
• Proven experience in non-profit management, CSR, or related field.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, fundraising, and financial management abilities.
• Deep understanding of community needs and non-profit sector challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Job Summary:

• The Manager of the CSR Non-Profit Organization is responsible for leading, managing, and advancing the non-profit's mission in alignment with the founding company's social responsibility goals. This individual will oversee all aspects of the non-profit's operations, including program development, fundraising, marketing, financial management, and community relations. The role demands a commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and community engagement, aiming to create sustainable, positive impacts in the communities served.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Leadership:
   • Develop and implement a strategic plan that aligns with both the non-profit's mission and the parent company's CSR objectives.
   • Lead the organization towards achieving its short-term and long-term goals while ensuring financial health and operational efficiency.
   • Represent the organization in all professional business capacities, enhancing its public image and expanding community awareness and support.
2. Program Development and Management:
   • Design, implement, and evaluate programs that fulfill the organization's mission and respond to community needs.
   • Ensure programs are effective, sustainable, and aligned with the broader CSR strategy of the parent company.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously assess and address community needs and program impact.
3. Community Engagement and Partnership Development:
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and the parent company to enhance the non-profit's reach and impact.
   • Engage in advocacy and public speaking to raise awareness and support for the organization's causes.
   • Partner with other organizations and stakeholders to maximize resource sharing and program effectiveness.
4. Compliance and Governance:
   • Ensure the organization adheres to all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards applicable to non-profits and CSR initiatives.
   • Work closely with the board of directors to ensure governance practices are transparent, ethical, and aligned with the mission.
   • Maintain accurate records and reporting to support decision-making and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related fields
• Proven experience in non-profit management, CSR, or related field.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, fundraising, and financial management abilities.
• Deep understanding of community needs and non-profit sector challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo .

Job Description :

Key tasks of the role are:

• Coordinate the work of Community Relations Officers within the agreed budget and headcount constraints.
• Help Identify, map, analyse and prioritise community stakeholders and design appropriate engagements methods and messages.
• Help design and implement a strategy for setting up and maintaining Community Engagement
• Forums.
• Plan, monitor, and guide the work for the Community Relations Officers.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to enhance and maintain good relationships with the MC communities and key community stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Community Relations Officers engage with communities and key community stakeholders as per the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Organize, lead, and/or participate in community meetings as needed.
• Ensure that records of community engagement meetings are kept up to date on Isometrix.
• Be sensitive to potential conflict situations between MC and communities and/or within or between communities and agree on implications and strategies to prevent or resolve the conflict, together with the Community Relations Manager.
• Refer grievances from community members to the Grievances and Incidents Manager to ensure that the right process is followed for investigating and resolving the issue.
• Work with the Security team to identify community-based threats to the safety of mine staff and continuity of mine operations.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the annual, quarterly, and monthly stakeholder engagement schedule.
• Report any commitments made to the Community Relations Manager and to the Commitment Manager immediately.
• Analyse and understand community concerns, expectations and perceptions to inform risks, impacts, and engagement strategies.
• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities on a Business Unit level.
• Input into AAP Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that build support for the project.
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes
• Set clear and consistent expectations, encourage individuals and teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements; embed expectations through Team+ tool
• Ensure individuals and team have the knowledge, skills, authorities and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget)
• Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structures
• Ensure that systems, symbols and behaviours reinforce desired culture and align with Anglo American values.

This role is at a band 6/11 level reporting to the Senior Manager Community Relations.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Economics, Community Development, Regional Planning, Negotiation and Conflict resolution or related discipline
• Community Development, Development Economics or Sociology will be advantageous
• An understanding of Anglo Social Way (ASW), Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and other relevant assurance certifications

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience dealing with Internal stakeholders and extractive industry external/ community relations or similar in a developing country, preferably South Africa
• Experience with the IFC Performance Standards highly preferred
• Understanding of Valterra Platinum Social Way and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo .

• Coordinate the work of Community Relations Officers within the agreed budget and headcount constraints.
• Identify, map, analyse and prioritise community stakeholders and design appropriate engagement methods and messages.
• Design and implement a strategy for setting up and maintaining Community Engagement Forums.
• Plan, monitor, and guide the work for the Community Relations Officers.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to enhance and maintain good relationships with the MC communities and key community stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Community Relations Officers engage with communities and key community stakeholders as per the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Organize, lead, and/or participate in community meetings as needed.
• Ensure that records of community engagement meetings are kept up to date on Isometrix.
• Be sensitive to potential conflict situations between MC and communities and/or within or between communities and agree on implications and strategies to prevent or resolve the conflict, together with the Community Relations Manager.
• Refer grievances from community members to the Grievances and Incidents Manager to ensure that the right process is followed for investigating and resolving the issue.
• Work with the Security team to identify community-based threats to the safety of mine staff and continuity of mine operations.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the annual, quarterly, and monthly stakeholder engagement schedule.
• Report any commitments made to the Community Relations Manager and to the Commitment Manager immediately.
• Analyse and understand community concerns, expectations and perceptions to inform risks, impacts, and engagement strategies.
• Support delivery of the relevant sustainability activities on a Business Unit level.
• Input into AAP Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that build support for the project.
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.
• Set clear and consistent expectations, encourage individuals and teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements; embed expectations through Team+ tool.
• Ensure individuals and teams have the knowledge, skills, authorities and resources to deliver against expectations and accountability (time, people and budget).
• Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structures.
• Ensure that systems, symbols and behaviours reinforce desired culture and align with Anglo American values.

This role is at a band 6/11 level reporting to the Senior Manager Community Relations.

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Economics, Community Development, Regional Planning, Negotiation and Conflict resolution or related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration Sociology, Economics
• Community Development, Development Economics or Sociology will be advantageous
• An understanding of Anglo Social Way (ASW), Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and other relevant assurance certifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience dealing with internal stakeholders and extractive industry external/community relations or similar in a developing country, preferably South Africa
• Experience with the IFC Performance Standards highly preferred
• Understanding of Valterra Platinum Social Way and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 05 September 2025

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Job Description

To keep pace with Forvis Mazars’ international sustainability success, evolving regulation and market sentiment, Forvis Mazars in South Africa is seeking an experienced sustainability manager to join our team. This role presents an excellent opportunity to grow your career whilst helping our clients navigate and positively contribute to the sustainability agenda. We are looking for an experienced manager, specifically with a strong and proven record focus on ESG Due Diligences.

This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced manager to build the business, train the team, manage sustainability projects and extend their expertise to our broader offering.

Candidate requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant sustainability consulting experience
• University Degree with a relevant environment, social science or sustainability-related major
• Professional certifications in sustainable finance and or climate risk are considered as an asset (e.g., SCR, CCI, ESG Investing)
• Knowledge of the universal frameworks on sustainability and integrated reporting frameworks and standards highly advantageous
• Confidently hold C-Level client engagements
• Commercially focused and adept in applying your sustainability knowledge to differing client situations.
• Good business developer with a good network within the ESG value chain
• Ambition to grow withing Forvis Mazars and participate in working groups

Essential competencies:

• Self-Starter and pragmatic leader
• Project management and time management skills.
• Emotional intelligence is key.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss complex ideas, present innovative approaches to implementing project deliverables, and present in a coherent manner.
• Prepare client proposals.
• Mentor, coach, and develop more junior staff.

Job Description

Opportunity to drive sustainability awareness, actions, and results in a prominent DFI. Translate the sustainability framework into action, coordinate and deliver targeted sustainability programmes, products, and services. Build internal capability and embed sustainability across the organisation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in sustainability, preferably within Financial Services.
• Understanding of Sustainability frameworks.
• Minimum of 3 years experience building sustainability programmes.

A minimum of 5 years' experience in sustainability, preferably within Financial Services, required together with an understanding of Sustainability frameworks and a minimum of 3 y ears experience building sustainability programmes.

Introduction

Our client in the manufacturing industry are currently seeking the skills of a Group Sustainability Manager to be based in Gauteng

Duties & Responsibilities

Main job function

Maintain and improve integrated Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability (HSES) practices

Identify and evaluate climate-related risks and opportunities

Promote and implement circular economy principles across the value chain, including initiatives for waste minimisation, energy and water efficiency, responsible sourcing, and sustainable material use

Stay informed and advise on relevant regulations and ESG developments

Foster a practical culture of health, safety and environmental responsibility

Support operational leaders and teams to manage HSES responsibility

Assist with budgeting for health, safety, environment and sustainability

Coordinate internal and external engagement on sustainability progress

Community Development and Social Impact

Implement and maintain digital ESG platforms and data tools to streamline sustainability data collection, tracking, and reporting

Lead and manage people to achieve performance objectives

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

Registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) is recommended where applicable.

Additional certifications such as GRI Certified Training (for sustainability reporting) or relevant ESG training are advantageous

Criteria

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in sustainability, environmental management, or SHEQ roles

Proven track record in:

ESG and sustainability reporting

• Climate risk and opportunity assessment
• Stakeholder engagement (internal and external)
• Leading cross-functional ESG projects and embedding sustainability across operational functions

Exposure to international ESG trends, integrated reporting, and audit processes

In-depth knowledge of South African environmental, mining, and safety legislation (e.g., NEMA, MPRDA, MHSA, OHS Act)

Familiarity with ESG disclosure frameworks, sustainability indices, and investor expectations

Experience with digital sustainability data platforms (e.g., PowerBI or similar tools)

Strong understanding of circular economy, resource efficiency, and climate strategy principles

Ability to translate technical environmental and climate data into business-relevant insights

Interested?