CareerPlan

Country Lead: Sustainability

Midrand, North JohannesburgFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-10-18

Core

Lead and execute the country's sustainability strategy, driving environmental and social impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building strategic partnerships to deliver measurable business and community outcomes.

Role type

Senior IC country lead (sustainability & ESG)

Builds

Sustainable packaging, water stewardship, carbon reduction, waste management, and scalable Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programs

Domain

Beverages / FMCG + Environmental & Social Governance (ESG)

Required skills

Sustainability strategy leadership, Water and waste management expertise, Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) knowledge, Stakeholder engagement, CSI & community engagement, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Management, or Development Studies

Technologies

UN SDGs, ESG reporting frameworks, Sustainability metrics and data collection systems

Responsibilities

Develop and implement country sustainability strategy aligned with global goals; Drive initiatives in sustainable packaging, water stewardship, carbon reduction, and waste management; Oversee development and execution of scalable CSI programs; Build relationships with regulatory bodies, environmental agencies, NPOs, and industry associations; Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations; Oversee sustainability data collection and reporting for internal and external disclosures.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC