Chief Sustainability Officer: Group Market Development & Sustainability at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Responsible for leading the process of developing and implementing systems for sustainability reporting that is integrated into business decision-making and risk management frameworks within the organisation.  
• Works in an integrated team dedicated to the holistic management and sound governance of information risk and all related documentation.
• Provides thought leadership, subject matter expertise and advice to business on sustainable finance programmes, products and projects. These projects may include actively addressing the transformation of the environment to uplift the socio-economic development of the surrounding communities.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the execution of the sustainability strategy and facilitate the integration of sustainability into all aspects of the Sanlam Group. The role supports and executes strategic sustainability priorities across the Sanlam clusters and reports to the Group Executive of Market Development & Sustainability.

What will make you successful in this role?

Key outcomes expected of this role:

• Develop and execute Sanlam’s strategic approach to Sustainability Strategy, framework, policies and procedures.
• Establish a process for prioritisation and focus for the sustainability efforts of the company.
• Create and maintain sustainability budget and initiatives
• Direct sustainability programme objectives and operations to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, internal policies and established best practice.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives/programmes
• Report on Sanlam’s ESG performance to stakeholders and ensuring that information is collated, reviewed and submitted as per requirements.
• Guide innovation that will lead to greater sustainability.
• Ensure alignment to the Sanlam brand and influence brand perception internally and and influence brand perception internally and externally.

Qualification(s), Experience and Knowledge

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree
• A Master’s degree or MBA will be an advantage
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in fields directly related to sustainability.
• Experience in complex project or programme management, setting up and executing projects and operational processes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective communication.
• In depth knowledge of sustainability issues and innovative approaches to address
• Good understanding of regulatory and statutory environment
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Regulatory compliance reporting and monitoring
• Drives transformation strategically
• Recommendations to various stakeholders

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of regulatory and statutory environment
• Legal And Regulatory Requirements
• Regulatory compliance reporting and monitoring
• Drives Transformation Strategically
• Recommendations to various stakeholders

Closing Date: 18th, May 2022.