JOB PURPOSE The position is aimed at managing a team of Environmental and Social Management Specialists including Occupational Health and Safety technical specialists with specific focus on the following: Application of the organization`s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) including the following: Leading the collation of ESMS AND Development Impact data and information in partnership with deal teams from the organizations Business Partners at pre-investment to due diligence to post investment stages. Conducting Environmental and Social Risk Assessments (ESRA) including required mitigants Application of the organization`s Environmental, Social, Resilience and Governance (ESRG) Tools from pre-investment stage to post investment stages Providing Environmental and Social (ES) monitoring and evaluation expertise to the organization`s Business Partners in partnership with the organization`s Client Support and Growth Division and the organization`s Monitoring and Evaluation Department. Assess and report on the compliance of the organization`s Business Partners to national environmental management laws and regulations Lead the submission of ES including applicable Occupational Health and Safety data and information, associated risks and opportunities to the organization`s Credit Committees. Lead the Annual reporting on the organization`s ES factors including occupational Health and Safety issues as per the organization`s ESRG and Sustainability Impact Requirements Participate and lead on the organization`s ESMS issues in the organization`s ESRG and Sustainability Impact Governance Structures MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Financial / Shareholder Returns Ensure adherence to the organization`s budgets, implementation timelines and conditions. Ensure the organization achieves desired ESMS and development impact outcomes internally. Ensure compliance by the organizations and its business Partners with all relevant and applicable environmental management and occupational health and safety laws. Internal / Operational Processes Lead and provide support with implementation throughout the deal making process related to ESMS, development impact and occupational health and safety matters. Identify and recommend ES management occupational health and safety interventions to mitigate ES and occupational health and safety risks during project and transaction implementation Plan, co-ordinate and manage required training plans in line with organization`s ESRG requirements and scope Drive a culture of quality outcomes, risk and opportunity identification, best practice and peer reviews. Drive collaborative liaison and symbiotic co-operation with internal and external clients and stakeholders, including SBUs, Departments, Business Partners, industry forums, government departments, etc. Procurement, appointment and management of consultants and service providers. Provide advice and reporting to the organization`s Executive committees, credit committees and Board. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic objectives of the unit Support investments and lending initiatives with E S and Occupational Health and Safety matters ( as per the organization`s ESMS including applicable laws and regulations e.g., EIA environmental licenses) Provide targeted ES and Occupational Health and Safety awareness in the organisation. Oversee the ESMS and Occupational Health and Safety management systems and reporting requirements Customer Focus Stakeholder Management Effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the ESMS process requirements related to any specific deal / project. Build and maintain influential relationships with strategic stakeholders (internal and external) Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence. Support the presentation of strategic objectives and operational plans of the unit to key decision making stakeholders within the Corporation (Executive Committees and other committees as required) Learning, Leadership People Growth Maintain current knowledge and awareness of the Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management landscape and effective practices. Provide strategic leadership and management to maximize effectiveness and drive high performance and delivery Ensure the effective management of the team, including employee motivation and development Protect the interest and wellbeing of employees and establish suitable communication lines with them Provide leadership that fosters a culture consistent with the Corporations values Coaching and mentoring team members. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualification: relevant Environmental Management Science or Commercial degree A graduate degree is a requirement SELECTION CRITERIA 8-10 years experience in the application of Environmental and Management Systems within the financial services sector Experience in management and leadership of teams. Understanding of the legislative requirements relating to Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety Knowledge and exposure to a variety of industry sectors. Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with relevant specialist bodies, governmental bodies, environmental groupings, etc. Experience in interacting with and presenting to Senior and Executive leaders and the Board A good understanding of the organizations operations. Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships. Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Resilience Decisiveness in Execution People Engagement Communication and Engagement Diverse Stakeholder Management Teamwork Innovation Change leadership Strategic Thinking Business Mind Set TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES Risk identification and mitigation Environmental and Social Management Awareness Insights Process Improvement Efficiency Report writing Analytical and problem solving Customer insights and focus Planning and organising Financial acumen Diversity management Results and solution orientated BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Presentation and communication skills Report writing skills Systems and procedure development skills Relationship building and networking Negotiation skills Influencing skills
Manager: Environmental, Social Management, Health And Safety position available in Gauteng, Sandton. This job position was posted by TalentCru. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-03-30 at 13:35:54 in the Engineering category

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