7 Sustainability Manager jobs in South Africa

Business Sustainability Manager

Century City, Western Cape R500000 - R1200000 Y Forvis Mazars

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To keep pace with Forvis Mazars' international sustainability success, evolving regulation and market sentiment, Forvis Mazars Advisory (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced Sustainability Manager with a strong and proven record in Sustainability/ESG reporting 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 an experienced manager to build the business, train the team, manage sustainability projects, and extend their expertise to our broader offering.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESG disclosures and reporting

  • Performing gap analysis and assessing the impact on existing processes against regulatory standards and stakeholders' expectations
  • Assisting with data need identification and collection
  • Implementing processes and controls required to produce reporting.
  • Involvement in external reporting writing

ESG regulations

  • Advising clients on how to comply with ESG-related current or upcoming standards and regulations (including, but not limited to, IFRS S1 and S2, GRI and CSRD
  • Training various audiences on current or upcoming regulations and helping to design and implement frameworks and processes to ensure compliance with the regulations is achieved.
  • Performing gap analyses on clients' ESG compliance processes against regulations

ESG risk management framework

  • Advising on how risk governance structure and risk management framework should be adapted to incorporate ESG risks.
  • Implementing processes, controls, and systems to improve management of ESG (including climate) risks, comply with regulatory expectations, and align to industry best practices.
  • Assisting with the identification, measurement, management, and quantification of ESG risks, in particular climate risks
  • Developing climate change related and ESG metrics
  • Assisting with climate stress tests and scenario analysis

ESG journey/strategy

  • Delivering benchmarking studies, identifying industry's best practices, conducting research
  • Performing materiality assessments and stakeholders' engagement studies
  • Oversee any changes in regulation or practices that become necessary for them to maintain its ESG Strategy and suggest improvements when necessary.
  • Developing and executing ESG/Sustainable finance KPIs and Goals
  • Developing climate-neutral and net-zero strategies
  • Creating and implementing ESG rating improvement programs
  • Supporting Circular Economy initiatives
  • Developing Sustainability Reporting and associated governance and production processes
  • Aligning with reporting frameworks such as SASB, UN Global Compact, GRI, TCFD, CDP, etc.
  • Develop training programs for employees to integrate ESG and Sustainable finance into their workflows.

ESG Research

  • Staying up to date on ESG trends and developments and providing recommendations to the Sustainability teams at Forvis Mazars for enhancements in approaches
  • Producing thought-leadership publications, providing insights on the regulatory horizon and market-wide developments
Minimum Requirements

Essential skills

  • A minimum of 12 months managerial experience in a sustainability role.
  • Managing sustainability strategy and reporting engagements.
  • Proven track record and strong sustainability report writing expertise.
  • Structuring, planning, and managing the execution of deliverables.
  • Preparing, facilitating, documenting, and actively participating in meetings and workshops
  • Experience in sustainability assurance and/or due diligence would be highly advantageous.

Desirable skills

  • Practical experience in sustainability, climate change strategy development stakeholder engagement, and change management.
  • Understanding of key sustainability frameworks – ISSB, GRI, IR and high-level knowledge of CSRD

Educational / Professional Qualifications

  • 5 - 7 years of relevant sustainability consulting experience
  • University Degree with a relevant environment, social science or sustainability-related major.

Personal Attributes

  • A self-starter and motivated individual
  • 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.
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Senior Manager: Sustainability and ESG

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R1800000 - R2500000 Y Nedbank

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Support CIB's sustainability agenda by developing sustainability, green and transition strategies and approach, offering guidance, monitoring progress, and ensuring global best practice alignment. Coordinate both internal and external sustainability reporting, advise on evolving frameworks, and align processes among CIB stakeholders to meet evolving requirements.

*Job Responsibilities *

  • Support the development of sustainability, green and transition strategies and approach across CIB
  • Track progress and implementation of relevant strategies and identify execution risks and propose remedial actions to strategic leads
  • Identify transition, mitigation, adaptation, nature and social financing opportunities and work with sector teams to enable them to position with clients
  • Understand the link between climate-related risks and financial performance, and the impact of these on business and sector strategies
  • Share innovative insights, peer analysis and critical thinking which constructively challenge business and assist in driving change
  • Keep abreast of relevant regulatory and industry trends to develop strategies to ensure CIB appropriately addresses these trends
  • Develop approach to impact tracking for relevant strategies
  • Support delivery of CIB's contribution to the Transition Plan to meet regulatory and IFRS requirements
  • Project manage delivery of CIB contributions to relevant group programmes
  • Management of relevant CIB elements of sustainability disclosure approach and delivery, working closely with Finance, Risk and other internal teams to provide best-in-class disclosures across core reporting channels
  • Support IFRS S1 and S2 enablement and reporting as required
  • Collate and present accurate and insightful sustainability reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support process embedding for relevant sustainability related processes
  • Support systems requirements for ESG data & systems workstreams
  • Excellent research and analysis skills, and ability to integrate substantial quantities of complex and constantly evolving information on climate change and sustainability on individual assets, portfolios, markets etc.
  • Engage professionally and confidently with a wide variety of stakeholders, and build partnerships and manage collaborative initiatives
  • Establish and maintaining sound working relationships within CIB and Group stakeholders

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

  • Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
  • Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

  • Master's degree: Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Science or any other related business or science field

GARP SCR or CFA

Minimum Experience Level

  • 6-9 years' experience in analytical, strategic and sustainability environment within financial services or financial services consulting, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving delivery

*Type of Exposure *

  • Corporate and investment banking and / or relevant consulting experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop data-driven insights
  • Excellent research and data analysis abilities, with proficiency in using analytical tools and software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to different stakeholders
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of key strategic concepts and frameworks
  • Deep understanding of corporate and investment banking with the ability to leverage these insights to craft strategies and solve business problems

*Technical / Professional Knowledge *

  • Budgeting
  • Business Acumen
  • Business administration and management
  • Business terms and definitions
  • Change management
  • Client service principles
  • Communication Strategies
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Diversity management
  • Employee training/development
  • Financial Accounting Principles
  • Operations planning
  • Organisational systems
  • Principles of project management
  • Relevant Nedbank product knowledge
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Service level agreements
  • Staff resource planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Business writing skills
  • Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms
  • Governance, risk and controls
  • Client Service Management

Behavioural Competencies

  • Qualifying Sales
  • Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
  • Customer Focus
  • Innovation
  • Work Standards
  • Initiating Action
  • Managing Work
  • High-Impact Communication

*Employment Equity Statement *
Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

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SHERQ & Sustainability BI and CI Manager

R450000 - R900000 Y Vector Logistics

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Permanent

Gauteng

Overview
We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose
To lead, coordinate, and establish a regional center of excellence for SHERQ and sustainability across all operational sites. This role drives standardization, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement through robust governance, data-driven performance management, and effective stakeholder engagement. It is critical in ensuring compliance, delivering ESG outcomes, and supporting business objectives via system integration, project execution, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Standardisation & Process Improvement

  • Lead the Centre of Excellence to standardize SHERQ and sustainability practices, ensuring consistent SOPs, toolkits, and continuous improvement across sites.

ESG Data & Project Tracking

  • Own ESG data accuracy and lead tracking of related projects and initiatives.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Analyse SHERQ/ESG data and develop dashboards to support compliance and decision-making.

Performance Monitoring

  • Track KPIs, cost of poor quality, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Automation & Systems

  • Support digital tool implementation and workflow automation for SHERQ and ESG.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with internal teams, service providers, customers, and principals to align SHERQ delivery with strategic objectives, SLAs, and stakeholder expectations.

SHERQ Management In VTM Space

  • Oversee SHERQ compliance, performance, and continuous improvement across VTM operations, ensuring alignment with internal standards and stakeholder expectations.

Change Management

  • Support operational changes and new customer/principal requirements from a SHERQ perspective.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

  • Align practices with legal updates and ensure national compliance.

Training & Capability Building

  • Facilitate training and promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and accountability.

Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop the SHERQ CI & BI team to deliver strategic and operational goals.

Key Relationships

Internal

  • Collaborates with SHERQ, operations, IT, HR, and finance teams to drive standardization, data integration, and performance improvement.

External

  • Engages with customers, principals (manufacturers), and regulatory bodies to align SHERQ and ESG practices, support new requirements, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

  • Tertiary qualification in Quality, Safety, or Environmental Management.
  • Working knowledge of ISO systems, legal compliance, and operational SHERQ practices.
  • Proficient in SHERQ and non-conformance management systems, with advanced skills in SAP and Power BI.
  • Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience in SHEQ implementation and site-level support.
  • Demonstrated expertise in ESG and sustainability.
  • Valid Code EB drivers' license.

Skills and Competencies

Analytical Thinking

  • Strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Technical Proficiency

  • Skilled in Power BI and SAP, particularly in quality and operational modules.

Attention To Detail

  • Accurate in data handling, reporting, and compliance tracking.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Effective communicator with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Project & Change Management

  • Capable of managing multiple initiatives and supporting business adaptation to new requirements.

Strategic Thinking

  • Aligns CI and BI efforts with SHERQ and ESG strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Leadership

  • Proven ability to lead teams, foster accountability, and drive performance.

Customer & Principal Focus

  • Committed to stakeholder satisfaction and aligning SHERQ efforts with external expectations

We look forward to hearing from you

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Environmental Data Management

Centurion, Gauteng R276000 - R420000 Y AECOM

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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM
is seeking a mid-level Environmental Data Manager to support our enterprise environmental data management system (EarthSoft EQuIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental data and terminology, good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a team Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a high-performing team toward achieving operational and strategic goals. You'll serve as a mentor, problem-solver, and project driver—ensuring that team efforts align with broader organizational objectives. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership acumen.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule including both in-office and remote work options and will be located in Pretoria, South Africa (Centurion office).

Management Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate a team of professionals to meet performance targets by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planning
  • Set strategic direction and provide clear guidance to align team efforts with organizational goals.
  • Cultivate a high-performance culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead regular check-ins and performance reviews to support growth and accountability.
  • Oversee financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
  • Drive talent development by identifying skill gaps and enabling upskills and career progression.
  • Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
  • Contribute to business strategy, offering insights for growth and innovation.
  • Mentor and coach team members for career growth
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal team utilization.

Technical Responsibilities:

  • The ideal candidate will be able to understand requests from environmental subject matter experts.
  • Gather, organize, and validate field data from environmental monitoring activities such as air, soil, and water quality assessments.
  • Manage field and analytical data in relational database systems like EarthSoft EQuIS, Locus EIM, or other environmental databases.
  • Conducting QA/QC for electronic data deliverables with laboratory analytical data to ensure quality.
  • Generating standardized report output through software tools like EQuIS or EIM.
  • Prepare environmental data summaries and compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Utilize statistical tools and predictive modeling techniques to assess environmental impacts and forecast trends.
  • Design and create dashboards and visualizations using platforms such as Power BI or EQuIS Enterprise.
  • Ensure data meets reporting standards and guidelines set by local, state, and federal authorities.
  • Responsible for generating Borelogs through multiple platforms like gINT, open source, or EQuIS.
  • Supporting legacy data migrations to EQuIS/EIM as needed, ensuring proper formatting and compatibility.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and team members to achieve project objectives efficiently.
  • Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project staff, analytical laboratory, data validator, and GIS analysts.
  • Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's/master's degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline plus tem (10) years of relevant experience in environmental data management or consulting, with hands-on experience in EQuIS, LOCUS EIM, ESDAT, or similar databases or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Expertise and experience with environmental data and database systems (MS SQL Server, MS Access). Expertise with relational databases such as EarthSoft's Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) /EIM/ ESdat. Ability to continually analyze data at all stages for problems, logic, and consistency concerning field data collection, analytical reporting, and other expertise on EQUIS sub-tools (Collect, Edge, ArcGIS, highly desirable but not essential).
  • Assist with projects globally and task delivery with high quality and within deadlines. Managing data (geological, Field data, chemical laboratory data) for technical report writing and interpretation as required by the team. Maintaining and updating various project dashboards using the web-based EQuIS Enterprise system; and preparing report-ready data tables, charts, and figures for internal review and external client reports.
  • Project management duties include coordinating field events. Using the sample registry and Sample Planning module, create EDDs and load to EQuIS to track event closure.
  • Proficient in EQuIS Collect Module, create and deploy different categories of forms and train field personnel on the same.
  • Expert level understanding of Office 365, Excel, Power Query & Power Automate.
  • Should be good in Documentation, including Data Management SOPs, Process Maps, Work instructions, Activity Analysis, and Task effort estimation
  • Use of visualization tools like Power BI to help management make effective decisions for the environmental domain is desirable but not essential
  • Knowledge of digital tools like Power BI, R Studio, KNIME Analytics, SQL, and Python is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Strong organizational skills, with experience prioritizing, time management, and managing multiple tasks.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
  • Expertise in applying Six-Sigma techniques/analysis to the environmental data management process.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Comfortable running meetings and presentations

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Business Line:
Geography OH

Business Group:
DCS

Strategic Business Unit:
Enterprise Capabilities

Career Area:
Engineering

Work Location Model:
Hybrid

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Environmental Data Management

Centurion, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y AECOM

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a mid-level Environmental Data Manager to support our enterprise environmental data management system (EarthSoft EQuIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental data and terminology, good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a team Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a high-performing team toward achieving operational and strategic goals. You'll serve as a mentor, problem-solver, and project driver—ensuring that team efforts align with broader organizational objectives. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership acumen.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule including both in-office and remote work options and will be located in Pretoria, South Africa (Centurion office).

Management Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate a team of professionals to meet performance targets by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planning
  • Set strategic direction and provide clear guidance to align team efforts with organizational goals.
  • Cultivate a high-performance culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead regular check-ins and performance reviews to support growth and accountability.
  • Oversee financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
  • Drive talent development by identifying skill gaps and enabling upskills and career progression.
  • Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
  • Contribute to business strategy, offering insights for growth and innovation.
  • Mentor and coach team members for career growth
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal team utilization.

Technical Responsibilities:

  • The ideal candidate will be able to understand requests from environmental subject matter experts.
  • Gather, organize, and validate field data from environmental monitoring activities such as air, soil, and water quality assessments.
  • Manage field and analytical data in relational database systems like EarthSoft EQuIS, Locus EIM, or other environmental databases.
  • Conducting QA/QC for electronic data deliverables with laboratory analytical data to ensure quality.
  • Generating standardized report output through software tools like EQuIS or EIM.
  • Prepare environmental data summaries and compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Utilize statistical tools and predictive modeling techniques to assess environmental impacts and forecast trends.
  • Design and create dashboards and visualizations using platforms such as Power BI or EQuIS Enterprise.
  • Ensure data meets reporting standards and guidelines set by local, state, and federal authorities.
  • Responsible for generating Borelogs through multiple platforms like gINT, open source, or EQuIS.
  • Supporting legacy data migrations to EQuIS/EIM as needed, ensuring proper formatting and compatibility.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and team members to achieve project objectives efficiently.
  • Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project staff, analytical laboratory, data validator, and GIS analysts.
  • Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's/master's degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline plus tem (10) years of relevant experience in environmental data management or consulting, with hands-on experience in EQuIS, LOCUS EIM, ESDAT, or similar databases or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Expertise and experience with environmental data and database systems (MS SQL Server, MS Access). Expertise with relational databases such as EarthSoft's Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) /EIM/ ESdat. Ability to continually analyze data at all stages for problems, logic, and consistency concerning field data collection, analytical reporting, and other expertise on EQUIS sub-tools (Collect, Edge, ArcGIS, highly desirable but not essential).
  • Assist with projects globally and task delivery with high quality and within deadlines. Managing data (geological, Field data, chemical laboratory data) for technical report writing and interpretation as required by the team. Maintaining and updating various project dashboards using the web-based EQuIS Enterprise system; and preparing report-ready data tables, charts, and figures for internal review and external client reports.
  • Project management duties include coordinating field events. Using the sample registry and Sample Planning module, create EDDs and load to EQuIS to track event closure.
  • Proficient in EQuIS Collect Module, create and deploy different categories of forms and train field personnel on the same.
  • Expert level understanding of Office 365, Excel, Power Query & Power Automate.
  • Should be good in Documentation, including Data Management SOPs, Process Maps, Work instructions, Activity Analysis, and Task effort estimation
  • Use of visualization tools like Power BI to help management make effective decisions for the environmental domain is desirable but not essential
  • Knowledge of digital tools like Power BI, R Studio, KNIME Analytics, SQL, and Python is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Strong organizational skills, with experience prioritizing, time management, and managing multiple tasks.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
  • Expertise in applying Six-Sigma techniques/analysis to the environmental data management process.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Comfortable running meetings and presentations

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT THREE YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Agricultural Research Council

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contract

  • Research Capacity Training through student support.

  • Research Methodologies for conducting research.

  • Quantitative data analysis.

  • Qualitative data analysis.

  • Research proposal development.

  • Writing articles for publications.

  • Writing grant applications.

  • Compliance to Research integrity and ethics.



  • PhD Environmental Management majoring in Remote Sensing,Obtained within the last 5 years.



  • Authored or co-Authored a minimum of two peer review scientific publications in a related filed.


Enquiries: . Regina Makhura Tel:


CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 OCTOBER 2025



A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).


Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.


Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees.  Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.


A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organization reserves the right not to appoint.

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Environmental Data Management - Lead

Centurion, Gauteng AECOM

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**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a mid-level Environmental Data Manager to support our enterprise environmental data management system (EarthSoft EQuIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental data and terminology, good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a team Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a high-performing team toward achieving operational and strategic goals. You'll serve as a mentor, problem-solver, and project driver-ensuring that team efforts align with broader organizational objectives. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership acumen.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule including both in-office and remote work options and will be located in Pretoria, South Africa (Centurion office).
**Management Responsibilities:**
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
+ Lead, coach, and motivate a team of professionals to meet performance targets by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
+ Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planning
+ Set strategic direction and provide clear guidance to align team efforts with organizational goals.
+ Cultivate a high-performance culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
+ Lead regular check-ins and performance reviews to support growth and accountability.
+ Oversee financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
+ Drive talent development by identifying skill gaps and enabling upskills and career progression.
+ Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
+ Contribute to business strategy, offering insights for growth and innovation.
+ Mentor and coach team members for career growth
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
+ Support resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal team utilization.
**Technical Responsibilities:**
+ The ideal candidate will be able to understand requests from environmental subject matter experts.
+ Gather, organize, and validate field data from environmental monitoring activities such as air, soil, and water quality assessments.
+ Manage field and analytical data in relational database systems like EarthSoft EQuIS, Locus EIM, or other environmental databases.
+ Conducting QA/QC for electronic data deliverables with laboratory analytical data to ensure quality.
+ Generating standardized report output through software tools like EQuIS or EIM.
+ Prepare environmental data summaries and compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
+ Utilize statistical tools and predictive modeling techniques to assess environmental impacts and forecast trends.
+ Design and create dashboards and visualizations using platforms such as Power BI or EQuIS Enterprise.
+ Ensure data meets reporting standards and guidelines set by local, state, and federal authorities.
+ Responsible for generating Borelogs through multiple platforms like gINT, open source, or EQuIS.
+ Supporting legacy data migrations to EQuIS/EIM as needed, ensuring proper formatting and compatibility.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and team members to achieve project objectives efficiently.
+ Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project staff, analytical laboratory, data validator, and GIS analysts.
+ Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's/master's degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline plus tem (10) years of relevant experience in environmental data management or consulting, with hands-on experience in EQuIS, LOCUS EIM, ESDAT, or similar databases or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
+ Expertise and experience with environmental data and database systems (MS SQL Server, MS Access). Expertise with relational databases such as EarthSoft's Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) /EIM/ ESdat. Ability to continually analyze data at all stages for problems, logic, and consistency concerning field data collection, analytical reporting, and other expertise on EQUIS sub-tools (Collect, Edge, ArcGIS, highly desirable but not essential).
+ Assist with projects globally and task delivery with high quality and within deadlines. Managing data (geological, Field data, chemical laboratory data) for technical report writing and interpretation as required by the team. Maintaining and updating various project dashboards using the web-based EQuIS Enterprise system; and preparing report-ready data tables, charts, and figures for internal review and external client reports.
+ Project management duties include coordinating field events. Using the sample registry and Sample Planning module, create EDDs and load to EQuIS to track event closure.
+ Proficient in EQuIS Collect Module, create and deploy different categories of forms and train field personnel on the same.
+ Expert level understanding of Office 365, Excel, Power Query & Power Automate.
+ Should be good in Documentation, including Data Management SOPs, Process Maps, Work instructions, Activity Analysis, and Task effort estimation
+ Use of visualization tools like Power BI to help management make effective decisions for the environmental domain is desirable but not essential
+ Knowledge of digital tools like Power BI, R Studio, KNIME Analytics, SQL, and Python is a plus but not mandatory.
+ Strong organizational skills, with experience prioritizing, time management, and managing multiple tasks.
+ Effective communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
+ Expertise in applying Six-Sigma techniques/analysis to the environmental data management process.
+ Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
+ Comfortable running meetings and presentations
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Geography OH
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Enterprise Capabilities
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
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