The purpose of the role is to support and implement the CRES’s environmental strategy in South Africa and across our African Regional Operations (ARO).
Responsible for managing the Group’s direct footprint environmental performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. The incumbent will also be responsible to contribute towards the development of environmental initiatives and oversee their effective implementation in order to achieve the Group’s EAP targets and ambitions.

It is expected that the incumbent will provide technical input and be accountable for the oversight in the planning, specifications, technology selection, analyses of alternative energy sources, provide input into the design and execution of engineering installations, and optimisation of utilities management for the Group (inclusive of ARO), in order to drive its sustainability programme.

• Develop strong relationships with all CRES’s stakeholders (these include the Absa Group Strategy and Sustainability Office, CRES Exco, Absa Business Heads, Absa Engineering Team, Government, Regulators etc.).
• Establish and maintain relationships with authorities to ensure company objectives in terms of legal compliance are achieved.
• Provide training and education to employees on environmental matters.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders on environmental issues.
• Serve as the main contact point for ARO.

• Excellent Mathematical and Data Modelling ability.
• Professional certification in Environmental Management is highly regarded.
• Ability to calculate Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG Emissions.
• Knowledge of IFRS S1 and S2 standards, the TCFD, CDP, GHG Protocol, GRI Standards, the SBTi, relevant ISO standards and JSE Sustainability and Climate Change Disclosure Guidance.
• Understanding of Carbon Markets, Carbon Pricing, Carbon Tax and Carbon Offsets.
• Experience in TCFD related Scenario Modelling and the Development and Implementation of Net Zero Transition Pathways.
• 8 - 10 years’ post qualification experience in Environmental Management.
• 3+ years ISO / Management Systems auditing experience.
• Experience in the implementation of sustainability management solutions (SMS) or SMS Implementation and Auditing qualification at a recognized institution.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
• Systems thinking.
• Planning and Organising.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Internal and external audit experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-divisionally, and cross-culturally.
• Gather, review, and interpret information to identify trends, draw conclusions and generate appropriate response and feedback.
• Change management experience coupled with good analytical skills.
• Ability to set and prioritise short, mid, and long-term objectives.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills - must have the ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced setting.
• Customer centric.
• Show commercial and financial acumen.
• The ability to establish effective networks, both internally and externally.

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)