Introduction

Background to the Company

Willowton Group has been in operation since 1970 and has grown to become one of Africa’s leading edible oil processors, as well as one of the leading competitors in the South African FMCG market.

The group operates across South Africa with manufacturing facilities in Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg, and Cape Town. Willowton Group has recently completed expanding its manufacturing operations into Zambia and Zimbabwe, with aspirations to further extend its reach to customers throughout Africa.

A wide range of products encompasses edible oils, rice, margarines and spreads, beauty, toilet and laundry soaps, candles, baking and industrial fats. Well-known brands include, amongst others, Sunfoil, Sunshine D, D’lite, Crown, WoodenSpoon, and Allsome rice.

Key to the group’s success are the sound foundations of service excellence, continued investment in technology and human resources and the hands-on involvement of the directors in the day-to-day running of the business.

By combining flexibility and vision with a sound business approach, the company is set to strengthen its position in the FMCG market even further, now and into the future.

Duties & Responsibilities

To examine corporate activities to determine where improvements can be made and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation across the organization and to implement and monitor environmental strategies to promote sustainable development.

Providing direction on environmental regulatory compliance and maintaining company-wide environmental and sustainability key performance metrics to support continuous improvement towards sustainability

To achieve the above, the Groups Sustainability and Environmental Manager will

have the following responsibilities:

Supporting the development of company-wide sustainability and environmental strategies
Document control – Management commitment, Policies, procedures, reporting and training
Lead and participate in internal and external audits
RSPO Mass Balance
SEDEX SMETA
SWA audit 4 – Pillar audit
SWA audit
HREDD Assessment and verification
Raw Material Traceability
Lean manufacturing
Carbon Disclosure Program
Engagement with stakeholders in the supply chain
Regenerate Agriculture

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Proactive approach to Sustainability, Climate Change and Environmental Compliance. GHG reduction and Mitigation of Climate Change.
Conduct and manage Training programs.
Update and maintain the current Willowton Group Sustainability Program, to meet ever-evolving global requirements.
Conduct biannual assessments and report findings.
Assist the Company to comply with Local (PMB, Isando and Maitland) and National Regulations (Scope 1-4).
Ensure the Company maintains PepsiCo Sustainability Standards (TT, NDPE, IRF, Human Rights and Regen Agri).
Ensure the Company maintains Nestle Sustainability Standards (TT, NDPE, IRF, Human Rights and Regen Agri and Contaminants).
Mars, McDonalds, and Walmart (TT, NDPE, IRF, Human Rights).
Tiger Brands (GHG reduction and Mitigation of Climate Change).
Administration and reporting as and when required ,Ad-hoc duties.

Desired Experience & Qualification

DesiredQualifications

Matric
Diploma/ Degree Environmental Science or Environmental Management
5-10 years of experience within FMCG

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