Remote Sustainability Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Fully remote with flexibility

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Management Consultant focused on Sustainable Business Strategy. The role guides organizations in integrating ESG principles into core strategies and driving sustainability initiatives that add long-term value and brand strength.

This is a fully remote position with possibilities to collaborate with clients across South Africa. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a sustainability-related field and 7+ years of experience in ESG strategy, sustainability

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in sustainability consulting, ESG strategy, or CSR.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate sustainability strategies and programs.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles, climate change, circular economy, and sustainable supply chains.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex sustainability concepts into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and manage client relationships virtually.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with clients' business objectives and ESG goals.
• Conduct ESG assessments, materiality analyses, and sustainability performance reporting.
• Advise clients on areas such as carbon footprint reduction, circular economy principles, supply chain sustainability, and social impact programs.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions on sustainability topics.
• Stay current with evolving sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and best practices.
• Develop business cases for sustainability initiatives, demonstrating their financial and strategic benefits.

Skills

ESG knowledge

Sustainability consulting

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree (Sustainability / Environmental Science / Business)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Management Consultant focused on Sustainable Business Strategy. The role guides organizations in integrating ESG principles into core strategies and driving sustainability initiatives that add long-term value and brand strength.

This is a fully remote position with possibilities to collaborate with clients across South Africa. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a sustainability-related field and 7+ years of experience in ESG strategy, sustainability