Sustainability Coordinator

Do you have strong research skills and a solid understanding of data collection and analysis processes related to climate and energy initiatives?

Then here an amazing opportunity for you to join the Belgotex Team!

About the Company

Belgotex is Africas leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

Corporate Values:

• Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards and we cant do any of this alone.
• We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.
• Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.
• Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.
• Courage: Were not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

Purpose of this Role:

To support the Sustainability Leader, and the business, through coordinating and managing key inputs and outcomes with regards to the Belgotex Greenhouse Gas emission, energy and water strategies; employee, supplier and other relevant stakeholder engagement on environmental stewardship commitments of Belgotex; ISO 26000 due diligence and gap closure; internal SHEQ audits; environmental impact assessments; environmental incident investigations.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs: 1. Track and Reduce GHG Emissions (Scopes 1 & 2)

• Develop and maintain an up-to-date GHG emissions inventory in accordance with the GHG Protocol.
• Identify key emissions sources across operations and propose reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to optimize fuel and electricity consumption.
• Support carbon footprint reporting and work towards setting and achieving emission reduction targets.

2. Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency Improvements

• Conduct regular on-site energy audits to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate the implementation of energy-saving technologies or practices (e.g., LED retrofitting, VSDs).
• Monitor and report on energy performance indicators (EnPIs) and track improvements.
• Engage with external specialists and suppliers to stay informed about innovative energy solutions.

3. Monitor and Reduce Water Usage Across Operations

• Perform water usage assessments and identify high-consumption areas within the facility.
• Work with relevant departments to implement water-saving initiatives (e.g., recycling systems, leak detection).
• Track and analyze water usage trends and generate reports to inform decision-making.
• Promote water stewardship awareness among employees through campaigns and training.

4. Environmental Data Collection and Reporting

• Collect, validate, and consolidate environmental data from various departments (energy, water, emissions).
• Prepare monthly and quarterly environmental performance reports for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure data aligns with external reporting requirements (e.g., sustainability reports, government submissions).
• Maintain accurate records to support compliance, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

5. Internal Audit

• Plan and partake in and conduct internal audits
• Identify non-conformities, risks, and improvement opportunities and follow up on corrective actions.

• Bachelors degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related field and equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of South African environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Energy Efficiency or Renewable Energy Technologies Advantageous Certification:
  • ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 / ISO 50001 standards or related
  • Internal Environmental Auditing

Preferred skills:

• GHG Accounting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
• Experience with case study writing or similar forms of qualitative research documentation.
• Familiarity with social impact assessment tools or frameworks (e.g., Social Return on Investment, Theory of Change).
• Knowledge of research ethics and data privacy principles.

Competencies: Individual Contributor

• Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
• Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Information :

• Company : Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd.
• Position : Sustainability Coordinator
• Location : Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
• Country : ZA