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ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)Associate - Sustainability Pretoria SHERQ (Safety, Health, Risk, Quality)
Pretoria - GautengESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Associate - Sustainability PretoriaSalary: up to R1.3mil pa (Negotiable)Overview:To ensure commitment to ESG performance, sustainability and climate action. This position is focused on assisting with developing, integrating, implementing, and managing initiatives that address and enhance climate change and sustainability. The role aims to strengthen the companys position as a leader in sustainability by not only complying with relevant regulations but also excelling in responsible investment, thereby enhancing the company's reputation and contributing to sustainability.The ESG Associate: Sustainability will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of sustainability within the organisation, engaging stakeholders, assessing risks and promoting awareness of sustainability and climate change issues, ultimately helping the company achieve its long-term climate change, sustainability and ESG objectives.Requirements:

• ESG related (Environmental, Governance or Social) Honours degree
• Relevant Masters degree MSc, MCom, MPhil, MBA, or other
• At least 5-7 years experience with direct experience in sustainability and climate change
• Experience in sustainability assurance i.e. auditing sustainability indicators
• Have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical expertise and demonstrate ability to apply this to strategic investment decisions and innovative climate financed solutions
• Experience in investments/financing sustainability projects
• Experience with frameworks such as PCAF, TPT and the SBTi and best practice reporting standards
• Must have demonstrable experience in sustainability analysis and sustainable finance
• Must have experience in conducting analytical work related to climate change adaptation, resilience, and mitigation issues
• Must have experience developing sustainability and climate change strategies and policies with an understanding of how these are integrated into business processes
• Must have experience in monitoring, measurement, and disclosure of Sustainability KPIs
• Must have experience working with large data, data management and data analytics

Preferred Body / Association:

• Institute of Directors
• South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions

Minimum Technical/Core Skill Requirement

• Strong understanding of governance issues related to sustainability and climate change within financial institutions
• Experience in quantifying carbon footprints
• Experience in quantifying climate physical and transition risks and opportunities
• Experience developing sustainability monitoring, reporting and evaluation frameworks and tools
• Strong understanding of sustainability and climate change within the South African and Global context
• Technical expertise in understanding international best practice in terms of sustainability standards, particularly in reporting and monitoring
• Understanding of the role of carbon credits, RECs and application strategies
• Understanding integrating sustainability and climate change into business processes
• Good understanding of sustainable financial instruments
• Working knowledge of BBBEE issues
• MS Office proficiency

Key Performance Areas:

• Assisting in the development and execution of sustainability and climate change strategies and programmes
• Conducting research on sustainability and climate change trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Supporting the preparation of sustainability and climate change reports, presentations, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of sustainability and climate change programmes and recommend improvements
• Staying informed about relevant environmental laws, regulations, and sustainability industry standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation practices into business operations.
• Engaging with employees, clients, and partners to promote sustainability and climate change awareness and initiatives.
• Conducting and facilitating training on sustainability and climate change matters

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