Senior Sustainability Specialist: Waste Management - Brackenfell, South Africa - Shoprite Group

Shoprite Group

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Brackenfell, South Africa

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Closing Date
2023/07/1- Reference Number

SHO

Job Title

Senior Sustainability Specialist:
Waste Management

Job Type

Permanent

Location
Country

South Africa

Location
Province

Western Cape

Location
Town or City

Brackenfell, Cape Town

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Senior Sustainability Specialist role is to ensure the efficient and effective management and delivery
of multiple sustainability projects, from inception to completion, that provide demonstrable value in line with Shoprite's
sustainability strategy and framework. The role is responsible for providing project leadership through the successful
identification, management, and delivery of in scope projects and initiatives providing expertise on sustainability
programmes and projects which include a focus on environmental, and socioeconomic development drivers. The Group
has identified the following sustainability issues as being material to our business in the year under review: climate change,
water scarcity, deepening poverty and social tension, responsible sourcing, food waste, and growing consumer and investor
awareness of environmental issues. Therefore, this role is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and
monitoring of sustainability programmes, projects, and initiatives in alignment with the business strategy. Two portfolios
have been identified in line with the Group's strategic objectives and priorities, and across the entire value chain.

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Job Category

Other

Job Objectives
Providing project leadership through the successful identification, management, and delivery of in scope project s

and initiatives providing expertise on sustainability programmes and projects which include a focus on
environmental, and socioeconomic development drivers.

Successfully execute and deliver all assigned projects ontime, within scope and budget, ensuring that all assigned

projects are aligned to the sustainability strategy and project management methodology.

Direct sustainability programmes, projects, and initiatives to ensure compliance with government regulations

and other frameworks that the Group subscribes to.

Remain informed of marketrelated sustainability topics, trends, and risks to proactively identify and develop

sustainability-related programmes, projects, and initiatives.

sustainability programmes, projects, and initiatives.

Provide regular, clear, and concise visibility on project status (timeline, key decisions, dependencies, issues, risks,

metrics) through weekly/monthly status reporting and project/resource reviews.

Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of sustainability programmes, projects, and initiatives through

the submission of periodic reports and routine analysis of information and data. Conduct and capture project
lessons learnt identifying project wins and opportunities for improvement.

Develop sustainability tools, procedures, and work instructions, where necessary, to ensure that the Group

remains compliant with regulations, internal policies, and best practices.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external (suppliers, local government, NGO's, etc.)

stakeholders.

Develop communication material and plans to keep key internal and external stakeholders informed about

sustainability
- programmes, projects, and initiatives.

Develop and deliver sustainability Alerts and training material to sustain the implementation of sustainability

programmes, projects, and initiatives.

Contribute to the periodic review and evaluation of the Group's sustainability strategy and framework as well as

programmes and projects.

Supervise or manage staff and/or professional contractors executing sustainability programmes and projects,

ensuring that outcomes are always in the best interest of the Group.

Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
Qualifications
Degree in Business Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management or equivalent (essential).
Experience

- +3 years' experience in a Corporate Social Investment or equivalent role with demonstrable experience

implementing and leading sizeable sustainability projects and owning a portfolio as derived from a Group
sustainability strategy and framework - (essential).

Knowledge and Skills
Relevant knowledge and practical experience of environmental issues and initiatives across the valuechain:

biodiversity, waste and recycling, renewable energy, social enterprise, community engagement etc. - (essential).

Knowledge of health, safety and environment combined with environmental regulation and current environmental

regulations impacting the industry including but not limited to a strong understanding of sustainability issues
relevant to the food retail - (essential).