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Sustainability Specialist

Nedbank Head Office
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance Leasing

Career Stream

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional (MSP)

Job Purpose

Implement sustainability strategy, Process and Lease Agreements for Nedbank Retail Lease portfolio (Branch & ATM) to meet Nedbank ESG Objective in terms related to sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and Implement Sustainability Strategies :

  • Create and execute strategies to meet the company’s goals.

  • Ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

  • Implement a green Lease and Reporting with all Leasing suppliers.

Data Collection and Analysis:

  • Gather; analyze and report data related to Sustainability practices.

  • Identify key risks opportunities.

Reporting and Compliance:

  • Prepare Sustainability reports in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

  • Ensure transparency and accuracy in Sustainability disclosures.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Communicate Sustainability efforts and results to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with various teams internally and external suppliers to integrate Sustainability practices across the organization.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay updated on Sustainability trends and best practices.

  • Recommend and implement improvements to enhance Sustainability performance.

Skills and Qualifications:

Knowledge of Sustainability Issues:

  • Deep understanding of Sustainability principles, reporting frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Analytical Skills:

  • Ability to analyze Sustainability data and identify significant trends and issues.

Communication Skills:

  • Strong ability to communicate Sustainability initiatives and their importance effectively.

Engage and persuade:

Strong ability to persuade suppliers to join Nedbank’s sustainability journey by implementing processes that align with Nedbank’s strategy and ESG reporting requirements

Leadership:

  • Capability to lead projects and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Strategic Thinking:

  • Ability to see the big picture and align Sustainability initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.

Sustainability Practices:

  • Advanced understanding on electricity; Water consumption, Solar and (REX)buying/ selling, and other sustainability practice

Challenges and Opportunities:

Challenges:

  • Keeping up with evolving regulations, proving the value of Sustainability initiatives, and managing diverse stakeholder expectations.

Opportunities:

  • Leading positive change, enhancing the company’s reputation, and contributing to a sustainable future.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

  • Masters in Property sustainable development OR Honour's in Property Studies

  • Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification / Accreditation

  • Accredited professional with GBCSA

Minimum Experience Level

  • Minimum 2 Years working experience in real estate sustainability practices
  • Background project management and engineering experience would be an advantageous.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and exposure to ESG Projects and initiatives.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

  • Communication & Presentation skills
  • Environmental Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Regulatory and Policy Knowledge
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Data Analysis
  • Systems Thinking

Behavioural Competencies

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Ethical Judgment
  • Strategic thinking
  • Continues Learning

Requirements:

  • Create and execute strategies to meet the company’s goals.

  • Ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

  • Implement a green Lease and Reporting with all Leasing suppliers.

  • Gather; analyze and report data related to Sustainability practices.

  • Identify key risks opportunities.

  • Prepare Sustainability reports in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

  • Ensure transparency and accuracy in Sustainability disclosures.

  • Communicate Sustainability efforts and results to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with various teams internally and external suppliers to integrate Sustainability practices across the organization.

  • Stay updated on Sustainability trends and best practices.

  • Recommend and implement improvements to enhance Sustainability performance.

  • Deep understanding of Sustainability principles, reporting frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to analyze Sustainability data and identify significant trends and issues.
  • Strong ability to communicate Sustainability initiatives and their importance effectively.
  • Capability to lead projects and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to see the big picture and align Sustainability initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.
  • Advanced understanding on electricity; Water consumption, Solar and (REX)buying/ selling, and other sustainability practice
  • Keeping up with evolving regulations, proving the value of Sustainability initiatives, and managing diverse stakeholder expectations.
  • Leading positive change, enhancing the company’s reputation, and contributing to a sustainable future.
  • Masters in Property sustainable development OR Honour's in Property Studies

  • Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

  • Accredited professional with GBCSA
  • Minimum 2 Years working experience in real estate sustainability practices
  • Background project management and engineering experience would be an advantageous.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and exposure to ESG Projects and initiatives.
  • Communication & Presentation skills
  • Environmental Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Regulatory and Policy Knowledge
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Data Analysis
  • Systems Thinking
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Ethical Judgment
  • Strategic thinking
  • Continues Learning
05 Mar 2025;   from: careers24.com

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