ESG Specialist

About the role

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is recruiting a full-time ESG Specialist for its Shared Value & Sustainability team in Centurion. The role sits under the Manager: Social Programs and ESG and works closely with the General Manager: Shared Value and Sustainability. It is not a pure reporting position: you will operationalise the Group's ESG framework, drive Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) impact, strengthen governance and turn ESG commitments into real outcomes for communities, suppliers, employees and the planet.

Key responsibilities

• Operationalise the Group's ESG Strategic Framework and policies, and drive the ESG and ESD operational plan so targets become results
• Provide technical support to ESD programmes, scan the landscape for best practice and act as subject-matter expert to the ESG Committee
• Partner with business units to assess ESG risks, measure impact and feed data into governance reports
• Evaluate ESG and ESD proposals for regulatory compliance and strategic fit, run post-implementation reviews and ensure compliance discipline for internal audits and BBBEE (including ESD)
• Set internal SLAs, build stakeholder alignment and contribute to upskilling colleagues on ESG best practices
• Own the integrity of ESG data, administer the ESG and ESD budget and prepare management reports for the ESG Committee, EXCO, Social & Ethics Committee, BBBEE scorecard and the annual integrated report
• Host and develop ESG Data Interns as part of the skills development programme

Required profile

• Relevant qualification (minimum NQF Level 6); Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field strongly preferred
• At least 5 years' relevant experience with solid exposure to ESG or closely related fields
• Strong working knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards and reporting requirements
• Proven ability to turn frameworks into actionable insights and high-quality written outputs
• Willingness to travel

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with data, dashboards, reporting systems and monitoring and evaluation of ESG initiatives
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data management and analytics tools
• Nice-to-have: registered EAP or Pr.Sci.Nat., data automation and digital ESG reporting platforms, valid driver's licence