Specialist, Sustainability & Wellness

To develop implement and manage sustainability and wellness programmes across Standard Bank Groups real estate portfolio aligning with the Groups ESG objectives Net-Zero commitments and best practices in creating healthy and productive workplaces. This role will provide specialist advisory support drive engagement and ensure that building performance and wellness initiatives contribute to the Groups sustainability disclosures and overall employee well-being.

Qualifications :

A Degree or a Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Sciences Architecture Engineering Sciences.

Experience Required :

8-10 years of progressive experience in sustainability and / or wellness-related roles. Minimum 5 years of experience specifically within the real estate property management or construction industry. Experience working with commercial properties is highly preferred. Proven track record (minimum 3 years) of developing and implementing sustainability and wellness programmes for real estate assets. Demonstrated experience managing building certification projects (e.g. GBCSAs Greenstar LEED WELL or BREEAM).

5-7 years experience in strong understanding of building systems (HVAC lighting water etc.) and their impact on sustainability and indoor environmental quality. Experience with data collection analysis and reporting related to sustainability and wellness metrics. Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and building codes. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. property management facilities construction procurement). Experience managing consultants and vendors.

Additional Information :

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development and integration of a real estate-specific sustainability strategy aligned with the broader Standard Bank financial services organisational ESG goals to guide sustainable property management practices.
• Lead the certification process for buildings aligning to various standards (e.g. GBCSAs Greenstar IWBIs WELL) for properties to ensure high performance and recognition for sustainability and wellness efforts in the real estate portfolio.
• Develop and promote real estate-specific wellness guidelines and standards to ensure healthy and productive workspaces across the portfolio.
• Champion the adoption of innovative and sustainable real estate practices to minimise environmental impact and enhance the value of the real estate portfolio.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for real estate sustainability and wellness initiatives to track and measure progress effectively. Stay informed on the latest trends and technologies in sustainable building design and operations to ensure the real estate portfolio remains modern and efficient.
• Advise senior real estate management and executives on sustainability and wellness considerations to support informed decision-making for property investments and management. Integrate with energy efficiency programmes across the real estate portfolio to ensure optimisation of energy consumption and wellness objectives.
• Implement water quality strategies for buildings to minimise water usage and support sustainable and wellness objectives in real estate operations.

Behavioural Competencies :

Technical Competencies :

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1