Corporate Sales Executive (Gauteng, Centurion)

The Group Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Sustainability and Risk Manager (the Manager) has to ensure that the Group complies, develops, and implements all Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Risk policies, procedures, and associated legislation and regulations. The Manager must develop a systematic approach for implementation throughout the Group. The Manager must further be independently advising, monitoring, and auditing for compliance across the Group.

The Manager is responsible to own the OHS, Sustainability, Risk, and Compliance strategies and ensure effective delivery and implementation across the Group to provide expert knowledge on proactive management of the portfolio.

GOVERNANCE

Responsible for the effective design, implementation, operation, and management of the Group Occupational Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Risk Management System across the Group. The Manager will further perform advisory services across the Group with comprehensive information and feedback on any matters, changes within legislation and regulations as well as the promulgation of new legislation and regulations that have an impact on the Group's compliance profile (local and international).

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS)

In addition, the Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Occupational Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Risk related matters to Management and related committees are of the right quality and ensure appropriate governance. The Manager will set up the related Risk Committees and the necessary steps to be taken to put such committees together. The Manager is responsible for the implementation of the said frameworks within the Group and to liaise with all OHS internal personnel across the group and external stakeholders/tenants, subject matter experts, and Governmental Departments (i.e. Department of Labour, Compensation Commissioner, etc.) when required.

The Manager is responsible to draft and implement the OHS legal appointment structure within the Group as prescribed by legislation. These appointments would range from the OHS Policy statement signed by the 16.1 (CEO), 16.2 Sector and regional appointments, Section 8 Team leader appointments within all structures of the Group as well as the final OHS team member appointments per site. The Manager is overall responsible for the effective management of OHS across the Group (occupational health and safety, construction regulations, and building compliance).

SUSTAINABILITY / ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE (ESG)

The Manager will implement the Group ESG Strategy, Policy, and business practices for the monitoring, management, and oversight of ESG across the Group. The Manager will baseline, monitor, and measure all ESG related metrics for the Group's own direct and indirect footprint (e.g. energy, water, waste, paper, travel, supplier selection and onboarding, OHS, etc.) across the business. The Manager will provide expert advice, guidance, and support on any ESG related matters to the business and stay abreast with any local and international developments in the field.

The Manager will monitor and manage all ESG related contractual obligations and/or Key Performance Indicators as required by law, any funder, client, or authority and assist with recording of Group data for baselining. The Manager will be responsible to calculate and set Group ESG Targets and monitor and report on the same. The Manager is responsible for drafting the Group's annual ESG Report.

ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ERMF), POLICIES AND STRATEGIES

The Manager is responsible for the development of an Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) for the Group with risks pertaining to the group, its operations, identify controls to be put in place, set risk appetite, and create a risk register to manage risks to closure. The Manager shall be responsible for socialization and training of all related policies, metrics, frameworks, and strategies and ensuring adherence to such.

The Manager is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and conformance testing (audit) on the consistent application and effectiveness of the implementation of these policies, frameworks, strategies, and metrics across the Group.

RISK CULTURE

The Manager is responsible for awareness and embedment of a clearly defined OHS, ESG, and Risk culture within the Group which reflects the Group Purpose and Values. The Manager must establish and manage the OHS, ESG, and Risk Control Framework and ensure compliance against it. The Manager must ensure the controls are designed and operating effectively including assurance and control testing and reporting activities.

ESCALATION

The Manager has a mandate to access any and all OHS, ESG, and Risk information within the organization to perform the role and must escalate any unresolved issues, non-conformance, and concerns to the Property Services Officer.

DATA, SYSTEMS, PROCESSES AND INTERNAL CONTROL

The Manager shall design and implement an effective system of controls. This should include a clear organizational structure, formal system of delegations of authority and accountability, and a framework of supervision from the Property Services Officer and committees. Ensure sufficient ESG and building compliance data is recorded for input into various systems. Identify and log all risks, non-conformances, and issues arising from any baselining, business activities/services, reported issues, assessed and develop contingency and remediation plans and manage to closure across the Group.

The Manager must ensure minimum legal compliance of its assets, occupational health and safety (people), and construction/business processes in the Real Estate environment. The design or operation of these processes and controls must be performed by or in conjunction with Business Units and or Functions. Keep a database of the above with necessary documentation to ensure effective preventative or corrective business planning and safe record keeping of evidence. Ensure that all related operational processes are designed and operating effectively and are practical to execute. Identify gaps and address those in agreed priority order to ensure minimum compliance.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Develop and retain and work with a team of high-performing OHS risk professionals who are recognized as adding clear value to their key stakeholders for the Group. Manage a direct team of OHS, ESG, and Risk professionals the Group to ensure delivery that is consistent whilst recognizing local priorities and sensitivities. Drive the team in their continuous improvement and innovation. Lead, manage, and organize the OHS, ESG, Risk, and compliance function to execute in alignment with strategies, policies, frameworks, and business processes.

Segregation of Roles and Duties - Independence of Risk. Responsible for ensuring the independence of this Group Function from other functions. Responsible for ensuring that effective segregation of all significant roles and duties and that it is clearly defined across the Group.

OTHER PROJECTS

Lead other projects as may be appropriate to add best value as from time to time may arise. Presentation, flagging, and training to Senior Executives from time to time.

ESSENTIAL

B-degree or equivalent in subjects that cover OHS, Risk Management, Compliance, ESG Facilities, and Property Management of at least 5 years. ESG, OHS, and Risk Management subject matter expertise for at least 5 years. Proven track record of 5 years' experience in OHS, ESG, Risk Management, and Compliance. Managerial experience.

PREFERRED: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1. Building systems and operational management of facilities.
2. Occupational Health and Safety management knowledge and auditing skills.
3. Interpreting and practicing integrated Risk management and compliance.
4. Interpreting and development of ESG Policies, targets, and implementation of compliance in the built environment.
5. Individual Occupational Health and Safety Risk practices (people).
6. Financial objectives (value creation and cost reduction).
7. Demonstrate objectivity, integrity, and independence.
8. Build excellent relationships with business units, clients, and all relevant stakeholders.
9. Act as a main contact point for the Group.
10. Strong and positive impression on others.
11. Ability to inspire and drive high performance and demands respect.
12. Deciding and initiating action.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

1. Understanding of building operating systems.
2. Understanding of integrated property and facilities management (full scope) in the built environment.
3. Understands concepts/drivers and identifies, creates and/or exploits opportunities; manages risk effectively.
4. ESG practical application in the Real Estate direct footprint environment.
5. Application of digital technologies.

BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE COMPETENCIES