Sustainability Manager (Executive) – M4

JOB PURPOSE

  • The role drives compliance with regional ESG regulations, supports customer sustainability requirements, manages governance and reporting, and strengthens stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners.

KEY RESONSIBILITIES:

STRATEGIC PLANNING

  • Develop and maintain the Sales Area Sustainability, ESG, Localization, and BBBEE Strategies.
  • Align regional strategies to Sandvik’s global 2030 sustainability roadmap.
  • Develop stakeholder management and engagement frameworks.
  • Support customer-facing sustainability and community engagement initiatives.

COMPLIANCE, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  • Ensure compliance with ESG-related legislation (Mining Charter III, BBBEE, environmental regulations).
  • Communicate regulatory changes and ensure organizational readiness.
  • Lead internal ESG audits and governance compliance processes.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SED)

  • Drive CSR and community development initiatives aligned to Mining Charter requirements.
  • Identify funding opportunities and ensure stakeholder participation.
  • Monitor project progress and prepare SED financial reports.
  • Engage customers on Mining Charter–related community projects.

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (ED)

  • Manage ED/ESD initiatives from identification through execution.
  • Maintain and report on the Sales Area Transformation Scorecard.
  • Ensure accurate documentation, spend analysis, and compliance with BBBEE Codes.
  • Facilitate workshops to address scorecard gaps.

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, customers, authorities, and industry bodies.
  • Represent Sandvik at industry forums and events.
  • Develop engagement tools, dashboards, and reporting templates.

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP IMPLEMENTATION

  • Develop and maintain stakeholder management policies, processes, and procedures aligned to global standards.
  • Monitor compliance with stakeholder management requirements and adjust where necessary.
  • Create measurement tools (e.g., dashboards and surveys) to assess stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
  • Prepare and submit reports to key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build stakeholder management capability across the organisation.
  • Stay updated on legislative changes and communicate impacts promptly to ensure organisational readiness.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

  • Prepare annual sustainability and transformation budgets.
  • Monitor expenditure and deliver quarterly financial reviews.
  • Identify cost-saving initiatives.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

  • Recruit, coach, and develop team members.
  • Conduct performance reviews and build succession pipelines.
  • Support a diverse and inclusive team culture.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

  • Comply with safety regulations, internal standards and procedures, and applicable legislation.
  • Drive ESG-related operational initiatives (energy efficiency, decarbonization, responsible sourcing).
  • Support environmental compliance in collaboration with EHS teams.
  • Ensure suppliers meet legal and safety requirements.

EDUCATION:

  • Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or related field.
  • Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 8+ years in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, or similar strategic roles.
  • 3+ years’ experience managing people.
  • Experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies in a corporate environment.
  • Experience in Inclusive Procurement Levers (IP Levers).
  • Strong stakeholder and communication capability.
  • Proven ability to interpret global best practices and legislative frameworks at a strategic level.
  • Sound understanding of sustainability across environmental, social, economic, and governance domains across Southern Africa.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Technical Certifications (often required or strongly preferred) LEED
  • ISO 14001
  • Certified Sustainability Professional (CSP)
  • WELL, EPA, GRI, TRUE, etc.

COMPENTENCIES:

  • Account Management
  • Finance and Business Acumen
  • Quality Management
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Risk Management
  • Administrative Compliance
  • Project Management and Field Sales
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Coaching
  • Conflict Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Delivery Focus
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic
  • Ethical Behavior
  • Collaboration
  • Producing Results

Deadline:25th August,2026

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