ESG Assurance & Advisory Manager

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG South Africa’s Sustainability Services team seeks a Manager to lead ESG assurance and advisory engagements from Johannesburg. The role involves coordinating a multidisciplinary team, applying established ESG methodologies, and ensuring high-quality client deliverables across sectors.

You will drive proposals, manage project timelines and budgets, and collaborate with other KPMG units to deliver integrated solutions. Strong knowledge of ISAE standards and IFRS S1/S2 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISAE standards and ESG reporting requirements (ISAE 3000/3410).
• Experience delivering complex sustainability assurance and advisory engagements.
• Strong project management and client liaison capabilities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Proven track record in business development and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team to ensure high-quality testing, assurance fieldwork and deliverables.
• Oversee site visits and review work for quality and compliance.
• Lead client liaison and maintain relationships with internal/external clients.
• Manage budgets, timelines, billing, and project economics.
• Direct wider unit management activities including training and performance reviews.
• Drive opportunities for new work and translate proposals into projects.

Skills

ISAE 3000

ISAE 3410

IFRS S1

IFRS S2

Project management

MS Office

Report writing

Business development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA or related master's degree

Job description

KPMG South Africa’s Sustainability Services team seeks a Manager to lead ESG assurance and advisory engagements from Johannesburg. The role involves coordinating a multidisciplinary team, applying established ESG methodologies, and ensuring high-quality client deliverables across sectors.

You will drive proposals, manage project timelines and budgets, and collaborate with other KPMG units to deliver integrated solutions. Strong knowledge of ISAE standards and IFRS S1/S2 is preferred.