Job Description
Corporate Sustainability Specialist
Advertised Job Location:  Johannesburg, South Africa
Workplace:  Hybrid
Job Function:  Environment & Sustainability
Req ID:  612

 

Your mission:

The Corporate Sustainability Specialist works with the Head of Corporate Sustainability & Government Affairs to implement the regional sustainability strategy and ensure environmental compliance across the META-CWA region.

This role covers sustainability compliance, including chemicals, waste, packaging, product safety, ESG reporting, and circular economy requirements. It also supports the integration of sustainability into commercial and operational activities, as well as cross-functional project coordination. The role requires strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Specialization: Chemical & Product Compliance (e.g., REACH, CLP, SDS, product safety, chemical regulations) 

 

What you will do:

Sustainability Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring

  • Monitor sustainability and environmental regulatory developments across META-CWA, including chemicals, waste, packaging, batteries, product safety, ESG reporting, and energy efficiency requirements.
  • Track regulatory developments and assess applicability to Epson’s business, ensuring understanding and compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Establish and maintain controls to secure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Conduct regulatory assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate compliance risks.
  • Prepare and support regulatory reporting and maintain compliance documentation (including SDS and other regulatory files).
  • Communicate regulatory requirements and associated business risks to internal stakeholders.

Commercial Sustainability Enablement

  • Work with the Head of Corporate Sustainability & Government Affairs to integrate sustainability into commercial activities.
  • Support Product Management and Sales teams to understand sustainability and compliance requirements.
  • Provide sustainability input for RFQs, tenders, customer requirements, and market access topics.
  • Prepare sustainability materials, presentations, and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support eco-label applications, certifications, and marketing-related sustainability initiatives.

Internal Sustainability Engagement

  • Implement and coordinate internal sustainability awareness initiatives and campaigns.
  • Deliver sustainability briefings, training sessions, and webinars to internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and coordinate intranet communications and internal sustainability updates.
  • Promote alignment of sustainability objectives within daily operational activities.

External Sustainability Engagement

  • Support engagement with customers, distributors and partners on sustainability-related topics.
  • Participate in sustainability discussions and relevant industry events to represent Epson’s position.
  • Coordinate with governmental bodies, trade associations, external organizations and consultants as required.
  • Support community engagement initiatives aligned with sustainability objectives.

Cross-Functional Project Coordination & Sustainability Performance

  • Coordinate ESG data collection and consolidation (energy, waste, emissions, and other sustainability KPIs).
  • Support implementation and monitoring of sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy, waste management, and circular economy programs.
  • Coordinate projects involving multiple functions and track progress and follow-up actions.

 

What we ask for:

  • Educational background in Environmental Policy, Law/Regulatory Affairs or Quality Assurance or other relevant background with familiarity of sustainability related topics
  • In-depth knowledge of environmental compliance including chemicals, waste, packaging, product safety and other related topics
  • Experience in interpreting and implementing environmental regulations in a corporate setting
  • Good market and regulatory understanding related to sustainability in CISMETA region
  • Experience in establishing and implementing new processes for quality assurance
  • Knowledge in auditing processes (experienced in ISO 9001 and 14001 audit is desirable)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong engaging and connecting skills on multi-layers stakeholders
  • Excellent command of the English both verbally and written
  • Fluency in Arabic, French or Turkish is a plus
  • IT literate, including MS Office Excel; SAP,
  • Knowledge of measuring tools such as GC/MS LC/MS is a plus;

 

What we offer:

Our benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of excellent benefits, including a working environment where quality, teamwork, and respect come first.

Our heritage  

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.