Assistant Manager - Climate Change and Sustainability

Iris Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm located in Johannesburg is seeking an Assistant Manager for Climate Change and Sustainability. In this role, you will support the successful delivery of sustainability assurance and reporting engagements, ensuring adherence to established methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in commerce or a related field, along with 3 to 4 years of assurance/audit experience. You will manage client relationships, develop strategies, and drive business development while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of assurance/audit experience.
• Courses exploring technical knowledge in sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams on sustainability and climate-related impacts.
• Deliver assurance on non-financial reporting and sustainability metrics.
• Develop strategies to help clients navigate regulatory environments.
• Support clients in formulating sustainability strategies.
• Manage team and oversee project management.
• Communicate regularly with managers and partners on deliverables.
• Drive business development by identifying leads.

Skills

Project management expertise

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Knowledge of ESG and sustainability integration

Education

Degree in commerce, chemical engineering, or similar

Postgraduate qualification relevant to the service area

Job description

Job description

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Assistant Manager-Climate Change and Sustainability

The opportunity

Assist the Manager/Senior Manager in the successful delivery of external sustainability assurance and reporting engagements, both online and at client premises, while ensuring adherence to the firm's established methodologies and practices. This position requires the development of strong client relationships and effective team management.

Support the business area leadership in implementing the sustainability assurance and reporting strategy by identifying prospective business leads, crafting and presenting persuasive proposals, and participating in various business development initiatives to foster growth and strengthen client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to assist organisations in managing and reporting on sustainability and climate-related risks and impacts.
• Deliver assurance on non-financial reporting, including sustainability metrics, emissions, and energy reporting across various sectors.
• Develop strategies, solutions, methodologies, and analytical frameworks to help clients navigate regulatory environments and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Support clients in formulating and implementing sustainability strategies, setting targets, and enhancing sustainability value in areas such as diversity, waste management, modern slavery, and environmental impacts.
• Oversee team and project management, including coaching and training team members.
• Write reports, respond promptly to client and team requests, and communicate regularly with managers and partner on deliverable statuses.
• Prepare and participate in client presentations and ESG reporting and assurance proposals.
• Drive business development by identifying leads and opportunities and assisting in their conversion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in commerce (accounting/ finance/economics- CA/IA), chemical engineering, social sciences, sciences, geography, geology (or similar)

Desired Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification relevant to the service area
• Courses or electives that explore technical knowledge and the fundamentals of sustainability, including related reporting frameworks.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of assurance/audit experience

Technical competencies

• Project management expertise with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of ESG and sustainability integration into business operations, along with familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks.
• Experience in conducting assurance engagements, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy