Sustainability and Transformation Specialist (SOE Environment / ESG Frameworks)

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**Overview** This role, titled Sustainability and Transformation Specialist (SOE Environment / ESG Frameworks) at MECS, is focused on integrating the business’s Sustainability and Transformation Strategy. The specialist will lead the development of a framework and a Medium-Term Execution Plan. This framework will cover governance, change initiatives, and compliance requirements, extending beyond B-BBEE to include broader sustainability imperatives, all in support of the company's vision to be an ethical and responsible corporate citizen and employer. **What you will do** * Drive the integration of environmental and social sustainability principles into the business’s strategy, operations, and project delivery, providing expert advice to enhance ESG alignment, maintain compliance, and support national climate and sustainability commitments. * Support and coordinate internal and external transformation agendas in line with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act, Employment Equity (EE) legislation, and other relevant legislations and sector transformation charters. * Develop and maintain a Sustainable Developmental and Transformation Framework and a medium-term Execution Plan, ensuring equal emphasis on ESG priorities and transformation objectives, and translating high-level strategy into clear programmes, milestones, and performance measures. * Monitor the implementation of the Execution plan, evaluating progress and performance, and recommending adjustments as required. * Conduct risk assessments related to key elements of sustainability and transformation, including climate impact management, resource efficiency, transformation risks (such as B-BBEE non-performance and Employment Equity gaps), and develop/maintain an organisational transformation risk register. * Lead internal collaboration and advice on the development and integration of sustainability and transformation plans, including diversity, inclusion, and gender mainstreaming initiatives. * Act as the organisation's sustainability and transformation advocate and champion by chairing relevant committees to foster awareness, accountability, and commitment to organisational objectives. * Lead the integration of legislative and other compliance requirements, such as BBBEE, into the sustainability and transformation work portfolio, coordinating associated monitoring, evaluation, and verification processes. * Design an integrated reporting framework using appropriate ESG / sustainability and transformation metrics, develop and maintain organisational transformation dashboards, and investigate/implement an electronic reporting platform for transparent and efficient sustainability reporting. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Minimum Qualifications Required: * B Degree NQF7 in Human Resources, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Corporate Governance or a related field. * A relevant Honour’s level NQF8 qualification will be ADVANTAGEOUS. Minimum Experience Required: * 8 years’ work experience, with 4 at practitioner’s level. Required Experience: * ESG frameworks (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and reporting standards. * Environmental risk and impact management. * Practical experience in Social Responsibility, Supplier development, B-BBEE scorecard management and verification processes. * Practical exposure to EE and Skills Development planning, reporting and compliance. Advantageous Experience: * Sustainability and Transformation in SOE environment. * Mega Infrastructure Environment. * Sustainable Financing. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced professional capable of leading the strategic integration, execution, and monitoring of sustainability and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ESG frameworks, B-BBEE, Employment Equity, risk management, and integrated reporting. They should be able to provide expert advice, champion organisational change, and ensure compliance within a complex legislative and operational environment, potentially within a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) or mega infrastructure context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sustainability-and-transformation-specialist-soe-environment-esg-frameworks-mecs-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag

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