ESG Coordinator
Vedanta
- Aggeneys, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Mid Level
- Posted
ESG Coordinator
ROLE PROFILE
GENERAL
Date
December 2025
Location
Aggeneys, Northern Cape, South Africa
Operations
BMC Shared Services
Job Grade
D1 (Paterson) / M7 (Vedanta)
ROLE CONTEXT
Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) operates mining and processing activities with material environmental, social and governance obligations. The HSE & ESG function provides coordinated oversight of sustainability performance, reporting, risk management, assurance readiness and improvement initiatives across the business.
The ESG Coordinator supports the integration of ESG requirements by:
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Coordinating ESG objectives, workplans, targets and reporting calendars.
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Consolidating and validating ESG performance information from accountable business owners.
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Maintaining evidence trails, risk and opportunity registers, action trackers and assurance records.
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Supporting management reporting and sustainability disclosures.
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Escalating material data gaps, missed commitments, control weaknesses and emerging ESG risks.
The role provides coordination and analytical support. Functional accountability for environmental, social, safety and governance controls remains with the relevant business owners.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To coordinate the implementation, monitoring and reporting of VZI’s ESG commitments and performance requirements, ensuring reliable information, effective risk and action tracking, and alignment with applicable legislation, Vedanta requirements and recognised sustainability frameworks.
The role ensures
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Accurate, complete and timely ESG performance information.
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Consistent definitions, reporting boundaries, calculation methods and supporting evidence.
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Structured monitoring of ESG risks, commitments, targets and corrective actions.
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Audit-ready records and effective coordination of assurance activities.
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Timely escalation of material ESG performance, compliance and reputational risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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ESG Planning & Performance Coordination
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Coordinate annual ESG objectives, workplans, targets and reporting calendars in line with approved business and Vedanta requirements.
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Maintain an integrated ESG action tracker and follow up with accountable owners on progress, evidence and overdue actions.
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Consolidate performance updates for management review and highlight trends, gaps, dependencies and emerging risks.
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Support the translation of corporate ESG commitments into practical operational deliverables.
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ESG Data Management & Reporting
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Coordinate the collection of environmental, social and governance data from designated business owners.
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Validate submissions for completeness, internal consistency, supporting evidence and alignment with approved definitions and reporting boundaries.
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Maintain controlled ESG data files, calculation methodologies, source records and audit trails.
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Prepare dashboards, management reports and sustainability disclosures in accordance with Vedanta requirements and applicable frameworks, including BRSR, GRI and TNFD where relevant.
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Escalate material data gaps, unexplained variances or reporting risks to the Chief HSE & ESG.
- Environmental Performance Support
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Coordinate performance reporting relating to climate and greenhouse-gas emissions, energy, water, waste, biodiversity and other material environmental topics.
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Support environmental teams with target tracking, trend analysis and consolidation of improvement initiatives.
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Assist with climate-related risk, opportunity, mitigation and adaptation reporting.
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Ensure environmental claims included in ESG reports are supported by approved data and evidence.
- Social & Human Rights Performance Support
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Coordinate reporting on stakeholder engagement, community investment, social commitments, local economic development, human rights and other material social indicators.
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Maintain consolidated trackers for social commitments, grievances, action plans and agreed interventions based on information supplied by accountable owners.
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Support human-rights due-diligence, impact assessment and corrective-action tracking processes.
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Promote evidence-based reporting and appropriate protection of personal or sensitive information.
- ESG Risk, Governance & Compliance
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Maintain the consolidated ESG risk and opportunity register and coordinate periodic review with responsible functions.
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Monitor ESG-related obligations, commitments and internal requirements and track assigned mitigation actions.
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Support ESG governance forums through agendas, performance packs, minutes, action logs and decision records.
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Escalate significant non-compliance, control weaknesses, missed commitments or reputational risks through approved governance channels.
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Support integration of material ESG risks into enterprise and operational risk-management processes.
- Assurance, Audit & Control Improvement
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Coordinate document requests, evidence collation and readiness reviews for internal audit, external assurance and corporate assessments.
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Maintain an organised evidence repository with clear ownership, version control and traceability.
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Track audit findings, corrective actions and closure evidence within agreed dates.
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Identify recurring control failures or data-quality issues and recommend proportionate process improvements.
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- Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building
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Coordinate responses to authorised ESG information requests from corporate functions, regulators, customers, investors and other stakeholders.
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Work collaboratively with HSE, Operations, Community Relations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Risk and other data owners.
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Develop ESG guidance material and facilitate awareness or training sessions on reporting requirements, data quality and assigned responsibilities.
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Support internal sustainability communication, ensuring information is approved, substantiated and consistent.
- Continuous Improvement
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Monitor developments in ESG standards, disclosure expectations and Vedanta requirements relevant to the business.
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Benchmark processes and identify practical opportunities to improve data quality, controls, efficiency and sustainability performance.
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Promote digital tools and structured workflows for ESG data collection, action tracking and reporting.
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Perform other reasonable ESG coordination duties consistent with the scope and level of the role.
- Decision-Making & Authority
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Validate completeness and consistency of ESG submissions and return unsupported or incomplete information to the relevant owner for correction.
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Recommend ESG process improvements, controls, corrective actions and reporting approaches.
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Escalate material ESG risks, non-compliance, missed commitments, control failures and data-quality concerns to the Chief HSE & ESG.
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Coordinate approved reporting, assurance and performance-review processes within delegated authority.
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Do not approve statutory submissions, public disclosures, unbudgeted expenditure or policy changes unless formally delegated.
- Key Performance Indicators
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ESG submissions completed accurately and within approved reporting timelines.
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Required ESG data supported by complete and traceable evidence.
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ESG audit findings and corrective actions closed within agreed due dates.
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Material ESG risks, data gaps and non-compliance reviewed and escalated promptly.
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Progress achieved against approved ESG targets, commitments and improvement plans.
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ESG dashboards, management reports and governance packs are accurate and usable.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Social Science, Development Studies, Engineering, Governance, Risk and Compliance, or a related discipline.
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A postgraduate qualification in sustainability, climate, ESG, project management or business is advantageous.
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Relevant ESG, sustainability, reporting or assurance certification is advantageous.
Experience
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At least 3–5 years’ relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental management, social performance, risk, reporting or assurance.
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Experience in mining, resources, manufacturing, energy or other heavy industry is preferred.
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Practical exposure to ESG data, disclosures, audit evidence and cross-functional coordination is required.
Technical Competence
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Working knowledge of ESG reporting and disclosure requirements, materiality and risk assessment, ESG data controls and audit and assurance processes.
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Knowledge of greenhouse-gas, water, waste, biodiversity and social-performance indicators.
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Familiarity with BRSR, GRI and TNFD where applicable to Vedanta reporting.
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Advanced spreadsheet and data-analysis capability; dashboard and report preparation; document and evidence management; action tracking; project coordination and business writing.
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Power BI experience is advantageous.
Behavioural
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Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail.
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Planning, organisation and results orientation.
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Professional judgement, integrity and confidentiality.
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Collaboration, constructive challenge, communication and influencing.
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Continuous-improvement mindset and disciplined follow-through.
Organisational Fit
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Demonstrates the Vedanta Group Values 2.0 framework (CIIAO): Care, Integrity, Innovation, Agility and Ownership.
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Applies integrity and objectivity when handling ESG data, commitments, risks and disclosures.
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Builds effective cross-functional relationships while maintaining appropriate governance and evidence standards.
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Supports a culture of responsible mining, transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.