LCA/Carbon Footprinting Engineer

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a knowledgeable professional to deliver CF & LCA consulting projects with a focus on sustainability in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will manage client engagement and develop calculation tools while demonstrating a strong understanding of carbon emissions measurement and life cycle assessment. Excellent communication and proficiency in software like OpenLCA are crucial for this role. Applicants must be based in the Stellenbosch region and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability and climate change debate.
• Ability to research and apply CF and LCA methodologies.
• Valid driver's license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver various CF & LCA consulting projects.
• Build carbon sequestration models and tools.
• Engagement with clients and conducting relevant research.

Skills

Knowledge of carbon emissions measurement

Proficiency in LCA software

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Engineering

Tools

OpenLCA

SimaPro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Reference:10544 NBConsultant:Nine BroodrykJob Description:

• Delivery of 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.

Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent English verbal & written skills. Afrikaans will be an advantage.
• Based in Stellenbosch region or surrounds.
• Have a valid SA driver’s license and own transport.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.