Sustainability Manager (Executive) - M4 at Sandvik

JOB PURPOSE

• The role drives compliance with regional ESG regulations, supports customer sustainability requirements, manages governance and reporting, and strengthens stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners.

KEY RESONSIBILITIES:

STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Develop and maintain the Sales Area Sustainability, ESG, Localization, and BBBEE Strategies.
• Align regional strategies to Sandvik’s global 2030 sustainability roadmap.
• Develop stakeholder management and engagement frameworks.
• Support customer-facing sustainability and community engagement initiatives.

COMPLIANCE, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Ensure compliance with ESG-related legislation (Mining Charter III, BBBEE, environmental regulations).
• Communicate regulatory changes and ensure organizational readiness.
• Lead internal ESG audits and governance compliance processes.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SED)

• Drive CSR and community development initiatives aligned to Mining Charter requirements.
• Identify funding opportunities and ensure stakeholder participation.
• Monitor project progress and prepare SED financial reports.
• Engage customers on Mining Charter–related community projects.

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (ED)

• Manage ED/ESD initiatives from identification through execution.
• Maintain and report on the Sales Area Transformation Scorecard.
• Ensure accurate documentation, spend analysis, and compliance with BBBEE Codes.
• Facilitate workshops to address scorecard gaps.

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, customers, authorities, and industry bodies.
• Represent Sandvik at industry forums and events.
• Develop engagement tools, dashboards, and reporting templates.

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP IMPLEMENTATION

• Develop and maintain stakeholder management policies, processes, and procedures aligned to global standards.
• Monitor compliance with stakeholder management requirements and adjust where necessary.
• Create measurement tools (e.g., dashboards and surveys) to assess stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
• Prepare and submit reports to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Build stakeholder management capability across the organisation.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and communicate impacts promptly to ensure organisational readiness.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Prepare annual sustainability and transformation budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and deliver quarterly financial reviews.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Recruit, coach, and develop team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and build succession pipelines.
• Support a diverse and inclusive team culture.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• Comply with safety regulations, internal standards and procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Drive ESG-related operational initiatives (energy efficiency, decarbonization, responsible sourcing).
• Support environmental compliance in collaboration with EHS teams.
• Ensure suppliers meet legal and safety requirements.

EDUCATION:

• Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, or similar strategic roles.
• 3+ years’ experience managing people.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies in a corporate environment.
• Experience in Inclusive Procurement Levers (IP Levers).
• Strong stakeholder and communication capability.
• Proven ability to interpret global best practices and legislative frameworks at a strategic level.
• Sound understanding of sustainability across environmental, social, economic, and governance domains across Southern Africa.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES 

• Valid driver’s license
• Technical Certifications (often required or strongly preferred) LEED
• ISO 14001
• Certified Sustainability Professional (CSP)
• WELL, EPA, GRI, TRUE, etc.

COMPENTENCIES:

• Account Management
• Finance and Business Acumen
• Quality Management
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Administrative Compliance
• Project Management and Field Sales
• Stakeholder Management
• Employee Relations
• Coaching
• Conflict Management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Delivery Focus
• Problem Solving
• Strategic
• Ethical Behavior
• Collaboration
• Producing Results

Deadline:25th August,2026