101 Sustainability Officer jobs in South Africa

The primaryobjective of the CSO is to provide executiveleadership, advisory and strategic guidance in working towards the realizationof a Corporate Sustainability Strategy to the Company''s Board, CEO and EXMA.

In pursuance ofthis primary objective, the CSO is required to: -

1. Establish, implement andmaintain Sustainability policies, procedures, and practices;

2. Create awareness onsustainability policies, procedures and practices to staff at all levels;

3. Develop and implementSustainability long and short term strategies with clear and SMART targets toencourage best practices;

4. Supervise employees orvolunteers working on sustainability projects;

5. Play advisory role onsustainability to Executive Management and the Board;

6. Research environmentalsustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests;

7. Develop methodologies toassess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives;

8. Work with Marketing &Communications and participate in relevant external platforms on sustainabilityissues on behalf of the Company, playing an advocacy role to ensure the Company is wellposition in the market from a brand perspective

9. Evaluate and approveproposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as costeffectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives;

10. Devise the best tools andsystems to monitor performance and to implement strategies;

11. Assessing, analyzing, andcollating Sustainability performance data and reporting information to internalstaff, clients, and regulatory bodies;

12. Integrate SustainabilityPrinciples and ISO 26000:2020 into all business processes;

13. Conduct SustainabilityAssessments for all projects and ensure that the sustainability principles areincorporated accordingly;

14. Develop and publish an annualSustainability report as per the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI);

15. Ensure Compliance to allSustainability related commitments (Local, Provincial, National andInternational);

16. Develop and Maintain a SustainabilityLegal Register to ensure compliance with legal requirements;

17. Keeping up to date with relevantchanges in Sustainability, related legislations and initiatives includinginternational legislation where applicable;

18. Managing Sustainabilitystrategy budgets;

19. Acting as a champion orcheerleader for Sustainability issues within the Company;

20. Develop breakthroughinnovations and projects to enhance the Company’s positive contribution tosustainability;

21. Lead relevant research andinnovation initiatives.

22. Oversee all the Company’sSafety, Health, Environmental & Quality functions, to ensure integrationinto all its activities and achieve high levels of compliance and standards including, gaining and retaining the relevant ISO certifications and / or otherrelevant performance standards.

1. Post-graduate degree inEnvironmental Science and Sustainability or other related feels including Earth/ Natural Sciences;
2. A qualification inresource / sustainability economics will be an added advantage;
3. Minimum 5-10 years of seniormanagement work experience with environmental and sustainability sciencescoupled with risk management of infrastructure / energy / industry;
4. Experience in projectmanagement, including leading expert teams and working with senior stakeholders;
5. Strong knowledge ofand experience working with Local and International Environmental standards andsystems.

SKILLSAND CHARACTERISTICS
1. Excellentverbal and written communication skills.
2. Superlative andcreative problem-solving and analytical skills.
3. Thorough andcurrent knowledge of sustainability practices, and applicable laws andregulations.
4. Ability toanalyze and understand research and to identify relevant and valuableinformation.
5. Extremelyproficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
6. Excellentorganizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Ability tocreate, interpret, and execute a budget.
8. Presentationskills required to deliver proposals to varying groups of individuals.

• Assist in implementing and managing sustainability programs
• Support the development of energy, water, and waste management policies and procedures
• Conduct basic audits, risk assessments, and ensure non-conformances are recorded and followed up
• Capture, monitor, and analyse sustainability data and assist with compiling reports
• Support waste reduction, recycling, and community/environmental initiatives
• Provide administrative support for sustainability-related projects (meetings, minutes, documentation)
• Participate in employee awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and newsletters on sustainable practices
• Assist in monitoring new sustainable technologies and sharing insights
• Provide support with compliance processes, sustainability audits, and data submissions
• Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to support sustainability targets

• Relevant Degree (BSc preferred; BCom or similar with suitable experience)
• Previous experience in a sustainability-related role advantageous or evidence of passion for sustainability(thesis/practical)
• Computer literate (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good numeracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Listing reference: woolw_001211

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 26 May 2025

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

To provide a professional and comprehensive Executive Personal Assistant service and administrative support to The Chief Food Technology & Sustainability Officer and team in Foods.

• Provide an advanced, efficient, confidential administrative service to the Chief Food Technology & Sustainability Officer, including effective diary management, agenda co-ordination, document preparation, screening of calls and general office management (filing, stationery etc).
• Effective management of inbox to deal with the high volumes of incoming emails, responding in a professional manner where appropriate, and highlighting emails for urgent attention.
• Interpret/ anticipate systemic impacts of business/other issues (e.g. calendar changes) and exercise judgment in selecting the most appropriate course of action to ensure issues are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
• Book and co-ordinate efficient local and international travel arrangements.
• Assist with budget management of the department.
• Process invoices and ensure recons are kept.
• Provide effective personal support services.
• Ensure that all documents are saved (with the appropriate version control) on the relevant drives and manage access to these folders to ensure confidentiality.
• Provide advanced and efficient admin support in terms of research, creating presentations, consolidating and editing/ checking of all documents.
• General administration
• 3 year Executive Secretarial diploma or other relevant / similar tertiary qualification
• Minimum 3 – 5 years' work experience at executive level
• Ability to effectively consolidate strategic information and documentation
• Budgeting skills and understanding of the Woolworths' financial processes
• Professional, enthusiastic, and confident with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong networks and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• High level of PC literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook), including formatting skills
• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written
• Project Management skills -including accuracy and attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service and conflict handling skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills – delivery focused and action-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, to prioritise workload and to work under pressure
• Ability to work and make decisions independently and excellent judgement
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EU funded project called: Energy access and resilience initiative for Northern Uganda and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this assignment is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all in Northern Uganda, with a focus on vulnerable groups, productive use of energy and rural communities, in line with the Uganda's Vision 2040 and the NationalElectrification Strategy.

Location : Gulu, with fieldwork in key districts across Northern Uganda.

Duration : The indicative start date is 15 October 2025 and the period of implementation of the specific contract will be 365 days from this date. Indicative end date: 14 October 2026 .

Environmental Specialist

️ Qualifications and skills:

• B.Sc. in Environmental engineering, or natural sciences, or chemistry or a related and relevant undergraduate degree; registered Environmental Practitioner with NEMA (minimum ).
• Master in Environmental Management, or Chemistry or any other relevant and related field would be preferable .
• Fluency in oral and written English.

️ General professional experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in environmental assessment of infrastructure projects including transmission lines and distribution networks.

️ Specific professional experience:

• At least 2 similar experiences in developing and/or implementing environmental and social management (minimum ).
• At least 1 experiences over the past 10 years on climate change impact assessment of electric infrastructure projects.
• At least 1 experiences over the past 10 years of carbon footprint assessment of electric infrastructure projects.
• Experience in projects funded by an international donor or international financial institution (preferred ).
• Knowledgeable of the EIB environmental and social standards (preferred ).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our nationwide hazardous waste management and environmental remediation company seeks an Environmental Specialist in Gauteng, Benoni.

• Min experience: 5 years’ experience in Environmental/Contamination Site Assessments
• Environmental Science/Geohydrology/Geology postgraduate degree
• Skilled in Microsoft Word/Excel and SharePoint
• Own car
• Detailed experience and knowledge of the relevant Acts is beneficial: National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998), National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008), and National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998)

• Providing environmental remediation expertise
• Management of environmental spillage incidents

• Fixed Term Contract
• Location of Office: Benoni
• Hours: 07h30 to 16h30 / Monday to Friday and one Saturday per month

• Gross monthly salary: R22,000.00 per month + Cellphone + Laptop + Travel + highly attractive and competitive monthly incentive bonus for billable hours
• Public Services

Job Title: Environmental Specialist

Location: Durban

Job Type: Full-time

Overview:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Environmental Specialist to join our client and their organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, developing and implementing environmental programs, and managing environmental risks at their tank terminal facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
- Advising on environmental laws and regulations applicable to tank terminal operations
- Developing and implementing environmental management systems and programs
- Conducting environmental audits and assessments at tank terminal facilities
- Identifying and mitigating environmental risks associated with tank terminal operations
- Managing environmental compliance reporting and record-keeping
- Providing environmental training and guidance to tank terminal staff
- Collaborating with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders on environmental issues

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Environmental Management, engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in environmental management or compliance, preferably in a tank terminal or oil and gas industry
- Knowledge of international, and local environmental regulations
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional certification in environmental management (e.g., CEM, REM) is a plus

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and have a strong background in environmental management, we invite you to apply for the Environmental Specialist position. Join us in ensuring that our client's tank terminal operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.