Africa Talent by Deloitte - NL Sustainability - Decarbonisation Assistant Manager

Deloitte Africa; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Africa is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to lead decarbonization projects within their climate impact advisory practice. This role provides significant opportunities for growth and the chance to contribute to tackling climate change through innovative strategies. Candidates should have a strong background in GHG emissions and experience managing complex projects while collaborating with diverse teams.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in GHG emissions accounting and familiarity with the GHG Protocol.
• Ambitious, independent, and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of decarbonization projects.
• Support client communication, including preparing presentations.
• Build decarbonization models to assess emissions reduction trajectories.

Skills

GHG emissions accounting

Decarbonization technologies

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Africa Talent by Deloitte (Africa Talent) is a standalone division of Deloitte, owned by Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Netherlands, based in South Africa. Our goal is to meet the growing demand for talent in Africa and Europe by recruiting and developing talent throughout Sub-Saharan Africa to service diverse client needs. Talent employed will have the full Deloitte experience, gaining local and international exposure working remotely from Africa. We leverage Africa's demographic potential as a future talent source for both Africa and Europe, aiming to create employment and invest in African talent.

The ethos of our organization is characterized by vision, purpose beyond profit, and an appetite for innovation and delivering high-impact solutions to urgent client challenges.

Every day, your work will make a meaningful impact, thriving in a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. Deloitte Africa Talent offers unrivaled opportunities for success and personal growth.

This role embodies a hybrid work model, allowing individuals and teams to learn from and engage with global colleagues while working remotely from their local Deloitte office or from home.

What’s in it for you?

• An evolving, purpose-driven internal scaleup.
• The stability of a global, purpose-driven brand committed to Africa’s prosperity.
• Driving Africa Talent’s daily operations.
• A competitive benefits package.
• A hybrid work environment with options for remote work.
• A motivated, ambitious team that relies on your leadership.

Climate change is a critical global issue requiring urgent action. As an Assistant Manager, you will contribute to decarbonization and net-zero initiatives by applying your knowledge of GHG emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction. You will support client projects, proposals, meetings, workshops, research, and articles. We value innovative thinking and diverse insights, fostering growth within our practice and the wider ecosystem at Deloitte. Your contributions will facilitate personal growth and help our sustainability practice evolve to meet future client needs.

Job Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join Deloitte. You will leverage your expertise in GHG emissions to support clients in their decarbonization strategies and net-zero goals.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing day-to-day delivery of decarbonization and climate impact advisory projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
• Supporting client communication, including preparing presentations, facilitating workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
• Building and maintaining decarbonization models to assess emissions reduction trajectories (Scope 1-3), applying sector-specific benchmarks and scenarios.
• Conducting research and analysis to identify decarbonization levers, assess abatement potentials, and align interventions with standards.
• Creating high-quality reports with analysis and advice.
• Providing insights on emissions scopes, science-based targets, decarbonization strategies, and building strong client relationships.
• Leading project teams across South Africa and the Netherlands as part of the African Talent Business Model.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Experience in GHG emissions accounting and familiarity with the GHG Protocol, especially scope 3 emissions.
• Knowledge of GHG targets, including Science-Based Targets, PCAF, Net Zero, and sector-specific targets.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience in decarbonization technologies across industries, with operational insights.
• Ambitious, independent, and able to perform under pressure.
• ESG audit experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.

Additional Information

We are open to discussing your next career move. If you are passionate about learning and benefit from a global network, apply online now.

If you meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunity employer and committed to accommodations for persons with disabilities.

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive, respecting diversity and promoting inclusion across Africa.

Note: The list of duties is not exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs.

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