Manager: Social programs and ESG (Centurion) at AVBOB South Africa

Description

• We are looking for an experienced, innovative and values driven Manager: Social Programs and ESG to advance our sustainability agenda and play a pivotal role in the delivery of our CSI, ESD and ESG initiatives.
• This exciting leadership opportunity is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives on turning ideas into tangible impact and who is passionate about building better futures for South African communities.
• You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. An organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of the Social Programs and ESG strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into a practical, measurable operational plan aligned with CSI and ESG policies.
• Identify innovative fit for purpose solutions that strengthen programme effectiveness and long term impact.
• Provide insights, recommendations and design inputs that enhance AVBOB’s broader sustainability objectives.
• Support the development and review of KPIs and performance indicators for CSI, ESD and ESG initiatives.
• Lead the annual development of departmental operational plans for approval.
• Oversee end to end execution of CSI, ESD and ESG programmes, ensuring timeous delivery and full alignment with strategic frameworks.
• Drive integration across programmes for cohesive, sustainable impact.
• Implement operational processes, governance, and systems that enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, BBBEE requirements, and public benefit regulations.
• Manage responses to Internal Audit, Compliance and Finance-related enquiries.
• Provide project management oversight to ensure programme milestones and outcomes are met.
• Collaborate with Brand, Advertising and Corporate Communications to deliver integrated communication campaigns that support programme visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the rollout of experiential activities that enhance public perception and stakeholder involvement.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with organisations that align to AVBOB's values and social priorities.
• Manage relationships with external partners, NGOs, service providers and government stakeholders.
• Build strong internal collaboration across departments to drive unified programme delivery.
• Understand partner operating models to ensure mutual value creation.
• Track and evaluate the performance of all CSI, ESD and ESG programmes.
• Consolidate and prepare reports for senior management and Group stakeholders.
• Support reporting against the ESG strategic framework and Group sustainability objectives.
• Recommend and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.
• Manage, monitor and report on the operational budget for Social Programs and ESG.
• Ensure expenditure aligns with approved budgets and Group finance guidelines.
• Identify variances and propose corrective actions proactively.
• Lead and mentor the Social Programs and ESG team to deliver on departmental objectives.
• Promote a culture of high performance, ethical conduct, innovation and accountability.
• Implement performance management frameworks, including setting SMART goals and continuous coaching.
• Ensure compliance with POPI and data privacy requirements.
• Strengthen team skills, succession pipelines, and critical capabilities for long-term sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ management-level experience in CSR, ESG, ESD or public benefit programme management.
• Experience at Group-level operations beneficial.
• Knowledge of public benefit governance, ESG frameworks, and compliance considerations advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office; MIS exposure beneficial.