ESG Specialist Pretoria
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Date: 10 hours ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Environmental Responsibilities
Monitor environmental compliance (air, water, waste)
Lead GHG inventory (Scopes 1, 2, 3)
Drive resource efficiency and circular economy initiatives
Social Responsibilities
Implement DEI strategies and employee wellbeing programs
Facilitate community development and social impact assessments
Engage with local stakeholders and civil society
Governance Responsibilities
Develop ESG governance frameworks and ethics policies
Ensure alignment with ISO 26000, King IV, and anti-corruption measures
Coordinate board-level ESG reporting
ESG Reporting and Disclosure
Lead GRI, SASB, CDP, and TCFD-aligned reporting
Support NASDAQ and FSCA regulatory disclosures
Build ESG dashboards and performance insights
Educational Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or related
Preferred: Honours/Master’s in ESG, Environmental Management, or Corporate Governance
Additional Certifications (Highly Advantageous)
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
GRI Certified Training
SASB, TCFD, CDP
ESG Leadership or Climate Strategy Training
Professional Experience
5–7+ years in ESG/sustainability in energy, nuclear, or manufacturing sectors
Experience with GHG accounting, ESG compliance, stakeholder engagement, and strategy execution
Competency Profile :
Technical and Analytical
ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, ISO 14001/26000)
Scope 1, 2, 3 carbon accounting
ESG reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)
Strategic and Operational
ESG integration into business models
ESG audits and risk registers
ESG-linked financial reporting
Leadership and Interpersonal
Ethical leadership and governance
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Change management and ESG advocacy
Innovation and Learning
ESG innovation and systems thinking
Trend monitoring and continuous improvement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Strategic ESG Alignment : ESG integrated into strategic planning and KPIs
Environmental Performance : Verified reduction in emissions, waste, and water usage
Social Impact : Positive community outcomes, DEI engagement metrics
Governance Compliance : Audit scores, policy adoption, board reporting
Reporting Excellence : On-time, quality-assured ESG disclosures
Innovation & Learning : ESG innovations adopted, certifications obtained
Reporting Structure and Interfaces:
Direct Reporting Line
Reports to: Head of HSE (Section 16(2) Appointee)
Provides strategic ESG oversight within HSE governance
Internal Collaboration
Exec Team: CEO, COO, CFO, CTO – ESG briefings, KPIs
HSE Team: Safety, Fire, Hygiene, IMS – ISO 14001 integration
Legal & Compliance: Governance, regulatory reporting
HR & DEI: Culture, ethics, wellbeing
Finance & IR: ESG-linked disclosures, investor engagement
Engineering & Ops: Process improvement, innovation integration
IT: Data infrastructure, ESG dashboards
Group-Level Interfaces
Collaborates with ESG Leads in QLE, PET Labs, and Renergen
Participates in ESG Steering Committees, harmonization forums
External Stakeholders
DFFE, NNR, DMRE
NASDAQ, FSCA
SAIEH, IoDSA, GRI
Communities, NGOs, third-party auditors
Working Conditions & Travel:
Base: ASPI HQ, Pretoria
Environments: Office, labs, isotope enrichment sites, community visits
Work Schedule: Standard hours; extended/flexible during audits or events
Travel: 20–30% local; occasional national/international
Tools: Microsoft Suite, Power BI, ESG reporting platforms, PPE for site visits
Career Path & Development Opportunities:
Advancement by Impact
No fixed timelines—growth based on measurable ESG leadership, innovation, and influence
Expansion Opportunities
Strategic planning, group-level ESG leadership, executive advisory functions
Development Support
Certifications, executive training, benchmarking participation
Recognition & Career Mobility
ESG Innovation Awards, thought leadership visibility, mobility to strategy, investor relations, or risk management
Leadership Potential
Progression to Senior ESG Manager, Group ESG Lead, or Director-level roles across group companies
Role Impact Summary:
Strategic Business Enabler
ESG integration into strategy and operations
Regulatory and investor confidence via disclosures and governance
Risk Mitigator
Climate and social risk reduction
Resource optimization and operational resilience
Cultural Change Agent
Sustainability culture building
DEI and cross-functional ESG integration
Reputation Builder
External engagement and leadership
Local and global stakeholder trust
Innovation Catalyst
Driving ESG innovation, analytics, and continuous improvement
Positioning Statement
"The ESG Specialist is the strategic conscience of ASP Isotopes—guiding innovation with integrity, shaping growth through sustainability, and building trust through transparency. This role is the bridge between science and society, ensuring that every breakthrough is matched by responsibility, every risk by resilience, and every opportunity by ethical foresight."
Between 5 - 7 Years
Monitor environmental compliance (air, water, waste)
Lead GHG inventory (Scopes 1, 2, 3)
Drive resource efficiency and circular economy initiatives
Social Responsibilities
Implement DEI strategies and employee wellbeing programs
Facilitate community development and social impact assessments
Engage with local stakeholders and civil society
Governance Responsibilities
Develop ESG governance frameworks and ethics policies
Ensure alignment with ISO 26000, King IV, and anti-corruption measures
Coordinate board-level ESG reporting
ESG Reporting and Disclosure
Lead GRI, SASB, CDP, and TCFD-aligned reporting
Support NASDAQ and FSCA regulatory disclosures
Build ESG dashboards and performance insights
Educational Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or related
Preferred: Honours/Master’s in ESG, Environmental Management, or Corporate Governance
Additional Certifications (Highly Advantageous)
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
GRI Certified Training
SASB, TCFD, CDP
ESG Leadership or Climate Strategy Training
Professional Experience
5–7+ years in ESG/sustainability in energy, nuclear, or manufacturing sectors
Experience with GHG accounting, ESG compliance, stakeholder engagement, and strategy execution
Competency Profile :
Technical and Analytical
ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, ISO 14001/26000)
Scope 1, 2, 3 carbon accounting
ESG reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)
Strategic and Operational
ESG integration into business models
ESG audits and risk registers
ESG-linked financial reporting
Leadership and Interpersonal
Ethical leadership and governance
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Change management and ESG advocacy
Innovation and Learning
ESG innovation and systems thinking
Trend monitoring and continuous improvement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Strategic ESG Alignment : ESG integrated into strategic planning and KPIs
Environmental Performance : Verified reduction in emissions, waste, and water usage
Social Impact : Positive community outcomes, DEI engagement metrics
Governance Compliance : Audit scores, policy adoption, board reporting
Reporting Excellence : On-time, quality-assured ESG disclosures
Innovation & Learning : ESG innovations adopted, certifications obtained
Reporting Structure and Interfaces:
Direct Reporting Line
Reports to: Head of HSE (Section 16(2) Appointee)
Provides strategic ESG oversight within HSE governance
Internal Collaboration
Exec Team: CEO, COO, CFO, CTO – ESG briefings, KPIs
HSE Team: Safety, Fire, Hygiene, IMS – ISO 14001 integration
Legal & Compliance: Governance, regulatory reporting
HR & DEI: Culture, ethics, wellbeing
Finance & IR: ESG-linked disclosures, investor engagement
Engineering & Ops: Process improvement, innovation integration
IT: Data infrastructure, ESG dashboards
Group-Level Interfaces
Collaborates with ESG Leads in QLE, PET Labs, and Renergen
Participates in ESG Steering Committees, harmonization forums
External Stakeholders
DFFE, NNR, DMRE
NASDAQ, FSCA
SAIEH, IoDSA, GRI
Communities, NGOs, third-party auditors
Working Conditions & Travel:
Base: ASPI HQ, Pretoria
Environments: Office, labs, isotope enrichment sites, community visits
Work Schedule: Standard hours; extended/flexible during audits or events
Travel: 20–30% local; occasional national/international
Tools: Microsoft Suite, Power BI, ESG reporting platforms, PPE for site visits
Career Path & Development Opportunities:
Advancement by Impact
No fixed timelines—growth based on measurable ESG leadership, innovation, and influence
Expansion Opportunities
Strategic planning, group-level ESG leadership, executive advisory functions
Development Support
Certifications, executive training, benchmarking participation
Recognition & Career Mobility
ESG Innovation Awards, thought leadership visibility, mobility to strategy, investor relations, or risk management
Leadership Potential
Progression to Senior ESG Manager, Group ESG Lead, or Director-level roles across group companies
Role Impact Summary:
Strategic Business Enabler
ESG integration into strategy and operations
Regulatory and investor confidence via disclosures and governance
Risk Mitigator
Climate and social risk reduction
Resource optimization and operational resilience
Cultural Change Agent
Sustainability culture building
DEI and cross-functional ESG integration
Reputation Builder
External engagement and leadership
Local and global stakeholder trust
Innovation Catalyst
Driving ESG innovation, analytics, and continuous improvement
Positioning Statement
"The ESG Specialist is the strategic conscience of ASP Isotopes—guiding innovation with integrity, shaping growth through sustainability, and building trust through transparency. This role is the bridge between science and society, ensuring that every breakthrough is matched by responsibility, every risk by resilience, and every opportunity by ethical foresight."
Between 5 - 7 Years
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