Business Sustainability Manager

Forvis Mazars; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consultancy firm in Milnerton, South Africa, seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager to manage various sustainability projects and contribute to the ESG agenda. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of consulting experience, a relevant degree, and outstanding communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to build the business and mentor junior staff, making it an exciting career opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant sustainability consulting experience.
• Knowledge of universal frameworks on sustainability and integrated reporting.
• Professional certificates in sustainable finance or climate risk are assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability projects and build business.
• Train the team and extend expertise to broader offerings.
• Engage confidently with C-Level clients.

Skills

Sustainability consulting experience

Project management

Emotional intelligence

Verbal and written communication skills

Business development

Education

University Degree in environmental, social science or sustainability-related major

Job description

Job Description

To keep pace with Forvis Mazars’ international sustainability success, evolving regulation and market sentiment, Forvis Mazars in South Africa is seeking an experienced sustainability manager to join our team. This role presents an excellent opportunity to grow your career whilst helping our clients navigate and positively contribute to the sustainability agenda. We are looking for an experienced manager, specifically with a strong and proven record focus on ESG Due Diligences.

This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced manager to build the business, train the team, manage sustainability projects and extend their expertise to our broader offering.

Minimum Requirements

Candidate requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant sustainability consulting experience
• University Degree with a relevant environment, social science or sustainability-related major
• Professional certifications in sustainable finance and or climate risk are considered as an asset (e.g., SCR, CCI, ESG Investing)
• Knowledge of the universal frameworks on sustainability and integrated reporting frameworks and standards highly advantageous
• Confidently hold C-Level client engagements
• Commercially focused and adept in applying your sustainability knowledge to differing client situations.
• Good business developer with a good network within the ESG value chain
• Ambition to grow withing Forvis Mazars and participate in working groups

Essential competencies:

• Self-Starter and pragmatic leader
• Project management and time management skills.
• Emotional intelligence is key.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss complex ideas, present innovative approaches to implementing project deliverables, and present in a coherent manner.
• Prepare client proposals.
• Mentor, coach, and develop more junior staff.