LCA/CARBON FOOTPRINT ENGINEER – AGRICULTURE – STELLENBOSCH

Agricruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricruitment, a Stellenbosch-based sustainability consultancy, is seeking a CF & LCA Engineer to join their growing team. You will work on carbon footprint and lifecycle assessment projects, build models, and support data collection and reporting for farming and food supply chains.

The role requires an engineering degree (Chemical, Industrial or similar), strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with OpenLCA and SimaPro.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability with knowledge of carbon emissions measurement, LCA, sequestration/removals, and reporting.
• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial or similar).
• Some work experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to research, interpret and apply CF/LCA methodologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of CF & LCA consulting projects and products.
• Building CF, LCA and carbon sequestration models and data tools.
• Interpreting CF/LCA protocols and standards.
• Sense checking client CF & LCA data.
• Project management and client engagement.
• Desk and field research in relevant fields.
• Developing bespoke emissions calculation tools and solutions.
• Report writing.

Skills

CF & LCA knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Engineering (Chemical, Industrial or similar)

Tools

OpenLCA

SimaPro

Job description

My Client is a purpose-driven consulting practice focused on agriculture and the food system. They are based near Stellenbosch and have an established position supporting farmers, exporters, importers, and retailers across international agricultural and food supply chains in the development and implementation of strategies and programs of change aimed at achieving lasting sustainability outcomes. They run a range of consulting projects as well as a portfolio of online applications that directly support proactive management of sustainability-related risks on farms and across supply chains.

They are a team of passionate sustainability practitioners committed to inspiring and supporting the deep change required to ensure their farming and food systems are truly sustainable. If this aligns with your passions and interests, please read further.

What positions are they wanting to fill?

Their work in the carbon emissions footprinting and Life Cycle Assessment fields is expanding significantly. They are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join their Carbon Footprint (CF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) team.

What is the scope of work you will be doing?

As a CF & LCA Engineer, you will be exposed to their full range of work, including but not limited to:

• Delivery of their various CF & LCA consulting projects and products;
• Building CF, LCA and carbon sequestration models and data collection tools;
• Interpreting and integrating the latest CF, LCA and sequestration/removal protocols and standards;
• Sense checking client CF & LCA data;
• Project management;
• Client engagement;
• Undertaking desk and field research in the relevant fields;
• Developing bespoke emissions and sequestration calculation tools & solutions;
• and Report writing.

What do they expect?

You will closely collaborate with and form part of the team that delivers their CF/LCA projects. They are looking for an individual with the following attributes:

• – A genuine passion for sustainability with an appropriate level of understanding and knowledge of carbon emissions measurement, life cycle assessment, carbon sequestration/removals, carbon emissions reporting and the broader climate change debate.
• – Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial or similar).
• – Some work experience will be an advantage.
• – Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• – Ability to research, interpret and apply detailed CF, LCA and sequestration methodologies and protocols.
• – Work experience with the GHG Protocol Corporate standard will be an advantage.
• – The ability to work with LCA software such as OpenLCA and SimaPro will be an advantage.
• – Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment with people from diverse backgrounds.
• – Ability to present results/recommendations to individuals & groups.
• – Ability to build positive relationships particularly with farmers.
• – Confidence in engaging potential and current clients via phone or virtual meetings.
• – Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• – Excellent English verbal & written skills. Afrikaans will be an advantage.
• – Drive to satisfy clients, conscientious, willing to go the extra mile.
• – Adaptable, excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• – Ability to work independently, self-starter and initiative-taker.
• – Based in Stellenbosch region or surrounds.
• – Have a valid SA driver license and own transport.