Associate Director : Climate Change - (SAS-L8.1)

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading climate solutions firm in Gauteng, Pretoria is looking for an experienced Associate Director in Climate Change. This role requires managing large climate projects, driving business development, and mentoring junior consultants. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in a consulting environment, a degree in relevant fields, and strong skills in climate adaptation and resilience. This position is crucial for making an impact on future generations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a consulting firm.
• Experience in management of large projects.
• Experience in selling sustainability services.

Responsibilities

• Managing large climate change projects and clients.
• Selling climate change and sustainability services.
• Supporting the Director in growing the climate change team.

Skills

Management of large projects

Technical competency in climate change adaptation

Business development

Client management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, development finance, environmental management

Master’s degree or PhD

Job description

Job title

Associate Director : Climate Change - (SAS-L8.1)

Job Location

Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline

December 21, 2025

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The role and the kind of talent we’re looking for

• We relentlessly pursue those rainmakers who are different; those who say it can be done; those who seek alternative innovative solutions and who share our hope of making an impact in the lives of our fellow Africans and of leaving a legacy that can benefit future generations.
• We’re growing our climate change team and we’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to take up the role of an associate climate change director.

Role responsibilities

• Managing large climate change projects and clients
• Selling climate change and sustainability services, and business development
• Supporting the Director to grow the climate change team and mentor junior consultants
• Technical leadership

Minimum requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a consulting firm
• Experience in management of large projects
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, development finance, environmental management or equivalent (master’s degree or PhD will be an added advantage)
• Technical competency in two of the following areas : climate change adaptation, climate resilience, climate risk and vulnerability, climate finance, climate policy or ESG
• Experience in selling sustainability services, business development and client management.