Environmental & Sustainability Project Lead

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

REQ ID : 141607 - Michelle Thabethe

Cluster : Group Finance - Corporate Real Estate

Location : Sandton

Closing date : 3 September 2025

Job Family

Project Process and Product

Career Stream

Projects

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self : Professional

Job Purpose

To lead and manage environmental and sustainability projects across the corporate real estate portfolio ensuring alignment with ESG goals regulatory compliance and Nedbanks broader sustainability strategy. This role will drive the implementation of green building initiatives energy efficiency programs and sustainable workplace practices that support the CRE Sustainability Journey and SDG-aligned outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Leadership : Initiate plan execute and monitor sustainability focused projects including green building certifications energy and water efficiency upgrades green energy wheeling and waste reduction programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with internal teams e.g. Facilities Management Finance Procurement and external partners e.g. consultants regulators and suppliers to ensure project alignment and success.
• Compliance & Reporting : Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and internal ESG targets. Prepare reports on sustainability KPIs relating to initiatives and projects such as GHG emission reductions water / electricity efficiency and green energy targets.
• Innovation & Best Practice : Stay abreast of emerging trends in sustainable real estate and integrate innovative solutions into project planning and execution.
• Corporate Responsibility : Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

Key Competencies

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Program Management,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Industrial Cleaning,Root cause Analysis,OSHA,Project Management,Team Management,EPA,Leadership Experience,EHS,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1