Head of Sustainability Strategy & Advisory

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari is a long-established engineering advisory firm seeking a Lead for Strategic Sustainability Advisory. The role blends thought leadership, client advisory, and commercial leadership to position Zutari as a trusted sustainability partner across infrastructure, energy, industrial and corporate sectors.

The successful candidate will build a high-value advisory offering, integrate ESG with engineering capabilities, and engage earlier in client decision-making to capture upstream opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of professional experience in sustainability, strategy consulting, or ESG advisory.
• Master’s degree required; other related degrees are advantageous.
• Professional sustainability or climate certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the Strategic Sustainability Discipline.
• Identify and develop sustainability advisory opportunities in private sector.
• Build relationships with corporate executives, sustainability leaders, and investment decision-makers.
• Originate and lead major sustainability engagements and cross-sell with other services.
• Advise clients on ESG strategy and integration into business models.
• Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams and define core advisory services.

Skills

Strategic Sustainability Advisory

Commercial Leadership

Thought Leadership

Client Relationship & Advisory

Integrated Capability Building

Education

Master’s degree in sustainability

Business / Engineering / Economics degrees advantageous

Job description

Zutari is a long-established engineering advisory firm seeking a Lead for Strategic Sustainability Advisory. The role blends thought leadership, client advisory, and commercial leadership to position Zutari as a trusted sustainability partner across infrastructure, energy, industrial and corporate sectors.

The successful candidate will build a high-value advisory offering, integrate ESG with engineering capabilities, and engage earlier in client decision-making to capture upstream opportunities.