Job Purpose

Collaboratively establish and implement sustainability direction and priorities to move the enterprise towards a more sustainable future.

Job Responsibilities

Design and Execute the Sustainability Standards for Value- Driven Financial Institutions and Sustainability Standards Certification Initiative (SSCI) for the Bank.

Define sustainability goals and performance metrics in support of the strategic sustainability plan.

Leverage the Banks Corporate Social Investment (CSI) to contribute to those Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) that the Bank cannot directly target through its core business and operations

Monitor the implementation of environmental and sustainability strategy, plans, standards, procedures and systems in alignment with the Banks vision.

Foster new ideas and concepts and develop existing programs to establish and strengthen sustainability principles and practices across the organisation.

Manage the sustainability program budget in alignment with, and in support of the sustainability strategic plan.

Collaborate and work with internal and external parties to develop organisational, operational, and behavioral change and sustainable solutions.

Provide updates and presentations, promoting sustainability developments/programs to a variety of stakeholders including staff, legislative representatives and community groups.

Implement the group wide sustainability monitoring and verification of the carbon footprint for reporting.

Model, interpret and manage environmental and sustainability data for internal/external reporting and ad hoc stakeholders.

Understand the environmental and regulatory compliance issues facing the organisation and develop/implement effective strategies.

Perform benchmarking activities for internal and external stakeholders to do relevant industry comparisons.

Act as an expert for interested internal and external parties to build organisations brand and disseminate the relevant information in industry.

Building and maintaining effective cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives.

Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.

Preferred Qualification

A Degree in Business Management/ Environmental Science/ Public Administration/ Finance

Preferred Certifications

Finance/ Management/ Sustainability/ Environmental Science Certificates will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience Level

7 years experience in Business Management/ Environmental Science and Conservation.

At least 2 years experience in Sustainability Management.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Communication & Presentation skills

Microsoft Excel

Finance

Environmental Awareness

Behavioral Competencies

Planning and Organizing

Quality Orientation

Decision Making

Influencing

Building Partnerships

Continuous Improvement

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