31 Sustainability Strategy jobs in South Africa

• Bachelors 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 challenges in the non-profit sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• 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.
• Fundraising and Financial Management:
  • Develop and execute a fundraising strategy to secure grants, donations, and other sources of funding.
  • Oversee financial management, including budget planning, resource allocation, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners to support the organization's financial health and programmatic goals.
• Marketing and Communication:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan to enhance visibility, support fundraising, and engage the community.
  • Utilize various platforms, including social media, to promote the organizations activities, achievements, and needs.
  • Ensure consistent and effective branding and messaging across all channels and materials.
• 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.

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

Job category: Other: Media, Advertising, PR and Publishing

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

To position ATNS in the local and international media as a credible and respected institution. To manage both internal and external communications. To establish an effective and compelling up-to-date web and social media presence for the organisation. To establish strategic partnerships with relevant external stakeholders to advance the company’s strategic objectives. To protect and enhance ATNS’ image and reputation in the market by translating business messages into media appropriate statements

Strategic Media Engagement - Develop and implement a strategic media plan to enhance ATNS’ credibility and thought leadership. Consolidate and strengthen strategic partnerships and networks with the media. Identify key media opportunities and create an annual media calendar. Monitor global and regional media landscapes to inform media strategies. Develop creative and innovative ways to market and pitch ATNS

Content Development and Dissemination - Produce user-friendly materials on key themes for dissemination to the media, key stakeholders, donors, the private sector, and other audience groups. Maintain and update the website and media platforms regularly with input from program staff. Draft press releases, feature stories, briefing notes, news reports, talking points, opinion pieces, and other informational material on ATNS and its work. Write and edit stories to ensure quality and adherence to ATNS’ information standards and United Nations editorial and professional journalistic style, accuracy, and objectivity, as well as political/cultural balance

Media Relations and Networking - Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of all types of media, including national and regional traditional and digital media, news networks, services, and agencies. Develop relationships with regional traditional and digital media, advertising agencies, and other private sector partners (including freelance writers, photographers, videographers, journalists, and influencers) to explore opportunities for in-kind support to visibility campaigns and resource mobilization. Organize press conferences, media briefings, and interviews with ATNS spokespeople. Monitor information and services provided to print and digital media representatives to ensure their cooperation in promoting an accurate image of the organization and its programs among policymakers and the public. Prepare ATNS staff for media engagements, including providing media training and developing key messages and talking points. Coordinate with regional and country offices to support localized media efforts and share best practice. Use media monitoring tools to assess the effectiveness of media strategies and adjust as necessary

Digital Communications - Manage the strategic content of the regional website and other social media platforms, developing key messages and ensuring the regular updating of content. Assist in coordinating the production of advocacy booklets, brochures, and other publications, ensuring quality of content and design

External and Public Relations - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials. Plan and execute public relations campaigns to enhance the organization’s image and outreach. Ensure representation of ATNS at public events, conferences, and forums to promote its mission and initiatives

Collaboration and Coordination - Collaborate and coordinate with communication and program teams in regional and country offices to identify and develop compelling stories that highlight ATNS' impact. Provide guidance and training to country office communications staff on media relations, content creation, and digital communications. Develop and share best practice, success stories, toolkits, and guidelines. Facilitate communication between the regional and country offices. Offer immediate technical support during crises or emergencies. Help develop crisis communication plans and manage media relations effectively

Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on by no later than 31 January 2025.

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B-degree in Communication, Public Relations, Media Studies or Journalism
• A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Experience:

· Seasoned professional with at least 5 years’ experience in communications is required

· Proven track record in developing and implementing successful media strategies

· Demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships with the media and the private sector

· Thorough knowledge of web production, social media and multimedia tools is required

· Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong analytical and research skills required

· Proficiency in current office software applications such as In-Design, Adobe Illustrator

· Ability to translate technical guidelines and data into powerful communications and advocacy messaging across different contexts

Inherent Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• B-degree in Communication, Public Relations, Media Studies or Journalism
• A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Experience:

· Seasoned professional with at least 5 years’ experience in communications is required

· Proven track record in developing and implementing successful media strategies

· Demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships with the media and the private sector

· Thorough knowledge of web production, social media and multimedia tools is required

· Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong analytical and research skills required

· Proficiency in current office software applications such as In-Design, Adobe Illustrator

· Ability to translate technical guidelines and data into powerful communications and advocacy messaging across different contexts

Inherent Requirements:

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To plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate the CSI programmes and projects in line with IDC CSI strategy and policies.

• Bachelor's degree in social science, Social Development, or related/relevant field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 5-8 years relevant experience in Corporate Social Investment or socio-economic development.

• Respond promptly to funding applications.
• Conduct research and benchmarking exercises to inform designated areas.
• Monitor and track the implementation of approved projects to ensure proper use of funds.
• Regularly liaise with communities and beneficiaries.
• Contribute to drafting reports for annual reports, Exco, board, and external stakeholders.
• Provide project support to senior staff within the department.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Manage effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships to enhance the CSI mandate and IDC strategic objectives for specific projects/initiatives (youth, community projects, cooperatives, schools, etc.) with units/departments and external partners.

Ability to implement projects with minimal supervision.

Develop and maintain good internal and external relationships; maintain team spirit and energy.

Contribute to designated areas and implement specific projects accurately, timely, and within budget.

• Resilience: Deal with problems and recover quickly, acting ethically.
• Decisiveness in Execution: Maintain a 'can do' attitude, take accountability, and execute focused actions.
• Influence: Lead, motivate, and support others to develop confidence and capabilities.
• Teamwork: Collaborate to build and sustain positive, cohesive teams.
• Communication and Engagement: Communicate clearly and adapt style/content for audiences.
• Diverse Stakeholder Management: Address and leverage differences in values and expectations.
• Strategic Thinking: Manage complexity, develop, and promote long-term vision and sustainability.
• Business Mindset: Understand stakeholder interests within political and economic contexts; engage to add value.
• Innovation: Foster an environment of creative thinking and continuous improvement.
• Change Leadership: Drive organizational transformation and change initiatives.
• Planning and Organising: Set objectives, plan activities, manage resources, and monitor performance.
• Delivering Results: Focus on customer satisfaction, quality, and project goals.
• Following Instructions: Follow policies, procedures, and schedules; demonstrate commitment and compliance.
• Coping with Pressures: Maintain positivity, emotional control, and learn from criticism.

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a Sustainability Manager to work within the Group Human Resources department of The Clicks Group. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Chief People Officer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main purpose
To develop sustainability goals, objectives, initiatives and strategies; and
Ensure continuous monitoring and tracking of sustainability indicators, in order to report on investors ESG-related matters as well as provide technical support for sustainability programs or concerns.

Job objectives

• To support the development of corporate sustainability strategies that reflect the environmental, social, and governance issues
• To oversee the implementation of TCFD and carbon neutrality commitments and ESG reporting frameworks, which encompass the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and JSE sustainability and climate change guidelines
• To facilitate the coordination of the Group Sustainability practices, aligned to the sustainability strategy. (This incorporates the ESG benchmarking against sustainability indexes.)
• To periodically review and analyse sustainability performance and reporting provide the findings to be scrutinised/ evaluated by Exco
• To support the production of an annual corporate sustainability report and ESG data book, including data collection, measurement and analysis, and content development.
• To track and report on sustainable development goals key indicators
• To provide guidance around the improvement of the implementation of sustainability reporting processes and set annual milestones in keeping with best practice principles
• To manage the Exco forum sustainability inputs
• To provide input into investor disclosures (CDP, S&P and FTSE Russell) in liaison with Group Legal and Finance (are they in keeping with JSE disclosure guidelines)
• To respond to investor ESG concerns or issues
• To provide inputs towards the Social and Ethics Committee- and the Board Reports on ESG matters.
• To follow-up, track and monitor on the initiatives adopted by the Group in effecting the targeted ESG matrix
• To recommend corrective measures on items of an anomalous nature (including the follow-up, track and monitor and make recommendation for implementation considerations)
• To develop and maintain relationship with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order embed sustainability accountability within the business.
• To develop networks with ESG partners and peers to build long-term relationships and promote collaboration opportunities.
• To develop and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and industry bodies in order to ensure that the Group operations are within legislative requirements
• To support and oversee (where necessary) Group Sustainability project execution at all stages, ensuring requirements are met timely and within budget

Desired Experience & Qualification

Job Knowledge:

• IT systems
• Regulatory and legislative requirements
• Business sustainability and management practices
• Data gathering, analysis and interpretation
• Business continuity thinking and awareness (Desirable)

• Communication and networking
• Report writing
• Compiling recommendations
• Presenting at an executive level
• Strong financial acumen
• Time management
• Project management
• Statistical software skills (Desirable)

• 8-10 Years’ organisational sustainability experience (at least 5 of these should be in a strategy and reporting role (e.g. SDGs, TCFD, GR4 guidelines, FTSE Russell4 Good))
• 3 Years’ data analysis interpretation and dissemination experience
• 2 Years’ networking experience
• ESG analytics

• Bachelor’s degree (essential) in Business or Environmental studies (preferable)
• Leadership in Sustainability (Desirable)

• Relating & Networking
• Presenting & Communicating Information
• Writing & Reporting
• Analysing
• Learning & Researching
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting & Responding to Change