Business Sustainability - Manager

Energy Vault; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

At a leading firm in sustainability consulting, we are looking for an experienced Sustainability Manager to drive various projects and help clients align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. This role offers the chance to build strong business relationships and develop junior consultants while contributing to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in sustainability consulting.
• Proficient in ESG due diligence and sustainability frameworks.
• Professional certifications in sustainable finance and climate risk are assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee sustainability projects.
• Engage with C-Level clients.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Business development

Emotional intelligence

Education

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

Tools

Sustainable finance certifications

Climate risk certifications

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:

• 5-7+ 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.