Sustainability Manager (ESG, CSI, ED focused) at EarthStream

Our client, a leading IPP, has a current opportunity for a Sustainability Manager (ESG, CSI, ED focused) on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Gqeberha (PE).

Candidate Profile -

• Strong B-BBEE codes background
• Have participated in Round 5 and RMIPPP Bid submission (advantage)
• Fair understanding of Social requirements in the Mining Charter (Bonus)
• Understanding of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)- Performance Standards and Compliance on social aspects
• Experience in developing or project managing of the following services:
  • Resettlement plan
  • Livelihood Restoration Plan
  • Stakeholder mapping and engagement plan
• Leadership and management skills and experience.
• Financial and Legal literacy
• Able to work with spreadsheets and manipulate data for analysis and able to understand contractual agreements
• A degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business Administration.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Renewable Energy and community management
• Good interpersonal skills; able to influence others without having direct authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; in particular, good presentation skills at all levels
• (including local community meetings, board level presentations and press relations)

Responsibilties -

• Participate in REIPPP Bid submission and Financial Close processes (Advantage)
• Develop and implement Social programmes with Private PPA off-takers
• Develop the ED strategy for each project to comply with Implementation Agreement commitments.
• Sourcing and implementing of SED & ED programs.
• Presenting yearly SED & ED budgets, forecasts and expenditure on all programs for the various
• Project Companies.
• Preparing of quarterly and to-date Economic Development reports, forecasts achievements vs
• obligations for shareholders, financers and the Department of Energy (DoE).
• Responsible for all Economic Development compliance requirements and implementation and Project
• Company/IPP Office audits.
• Implementing internal controls and procedures for SED & ED projects.
• Reviewing of SED & ED contracts/ agreements/ term sheets prior to implementation.
• Develop the Economic Development Plan (SED and ED) for each project company and ensure
• submission thereof to the Department of Energy as per deadline.
• Oversee beneficiary assessments, manage the contracting process, define the
• implementation processes and oversee project implementation.
• Manage the activities of the Social and Ethics Committees of the Boards.
• Manage the development of Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Monitor the compliance of economic development programmes against contractual obligations,
• including reporting requirements.
• Ensuring the SED and ED spend is utilized accordingly and reporting on it to the Board of Directors.