Senior Consultant - Business Sustainability

Forvis Mazars; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking international professional services firm, where you will play a vital role in providing sustainability solutions that empower clients to optimize their business practices. This position involves consulting on sustainability strategies, focusing on social equity and environmental analysis. With a strong emphasis on business development and a commitment to making a positive impact, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment while applying your expertise in sustainability reporting standards and frameworks. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in client-facing professional services within sustainability.
• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Consult clients on sustainability strategies for business optimization and environmental analysis.
• Provide comprehensive sustainability solutions and services.

Skills

Sustainability Consulting

Business Development

Carbon Footprint Assessment

Data Handling and Reporting

Presentation Skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification in sustainable development, business, finance or accounting

Tools

GRI Standards

IFRS S1 and S2

CSRD

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity exists in the Business Sustainability Division of Forvis Mazars; an international professional services firm, based at Forvis Mazars House in beautiful Century City, Cape Town. Purpose: You will be a part of a dynamic team who provides comprehensive sustainability solutions and services which inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities. Your main purpose will be to consult to clients on the sustainability strategy regarding their business optimization, social equity, and environmental analysis.

Minimum Requirements

Educational / Professional Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate qualification essential (sustainable development, business, finance or accounting)
• Strong understanding of international and local sustainability reporting standards and frameworks and developing landscape.
• Working knowledge of the GRI Standards, IFRS S1 and S2, CSRD an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ client facing professional services experience within the sustainability field.
• Proven experience in carbon footprint assessment and decarbonisation strategy development and implementation
• Commercially focused and adept in applying your sustainability knowledge to differing client situations
• Business development is essential
• Strong business writing and presentation skills.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about sustainability and committed to making a positive impact.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• A self-starter, proactive, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Emotional intelligence
• Project and time management essential