Sustainability and Climate Change Associate

PwC South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking an associate for the Sustainability and Climate Change team to audit decommissioning and related environmental data. You will work on non-financial data for integrated reports and liability assessments, supporting financial audits. The role emphasizes independence and integrity, with a three-year fixed-term contract and potential permanency.

Qualifications

• Experience auditing sustainable development data and non-financial information.
• Understanding environmental legislation and its application is preferred.
• Experience with ISAE 3000 or related standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Audit decommissioning, site restoration, mine rehabilitation and closure liability assessments.
• Audit environmental license and permit conditions related to financial audits.
• Perform non-financial data audits used in integrated reports or decommissioning liability assessments.

Skills

Auditing & assurance

Data analysis

Environmental legislation awareness

Education

BA/BSc degree

Honours or Masters

Environmental Science degree

Specialisation in Climate/Water/Energy/Health & Safety

Job description

Sustainability is one of the most prominent topics in current political and economic discourse. Our Sustainability and Climate Change (S&CC) team provides assurance on key non-financial and sustainability performance indicators and assists audit clients and statutory audit teams on matters related to safety, health and environment (SHE), with a focus on decommissioning.

Experience in auditing sustainable development, financial and non-financial data, providing assurance of sustainability reports, integrated reports, and other relevant related standards in accordance with ISAE 3000 and others will be to your advantage.

As an associate, you will be required to have a basic understanding of environmental legislation and its application. You will be required to perform decommissioning, site restoration, mine rehabilitation and closure liability assessments reviews in support of the financial audit. You will be required to perform environmental license and permit condition compliance reviews that support the financial audit.

Auditing of non-financial data information for use in integrated reports or decommissioning related liability assessment includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information. Please note this is not a consulting or advisory type role.

The role is a fixed-term contract for 3 years, with the possibility of becoming permanent after 3 years.

A BA / BSc degree, preferably with Honours or Masters in:

• Environmental Science (e.g. Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science/Management, Climate Science, Hydrogeology, Hydrology) *
• *Specialisation in any field related to Climate, Water, Energy and/or Health and Safety will be beneficial.

Our team includes people with a wide range of experience and qualifications (including environmental scientists, economists, social scientists and chartered accountants). You will be well-placed to learn from all of them and arm yourself with the skills and experience to forge an exciting career in sustainability.

PwC Values:

Our five core values guide our actions and define who we are. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader. We therefore look for candidates with behaviors that align with PwC Professional attributes.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy, and an inquisitive mind. You should be prepared to learn a lot in a short space of time and apply yourself with commitment and determination to both clients and internal projects.

We emphasize building trust through professionalism, ethical behaviour, and a commitment to quality in all our interactions, whether with clients, colleagues, or the broader community. We respect privacy and confidentiality, and we strive for transparency in our operations, demonstrating care and integrity in our relationships.

As part of our human-led, tech-powered approach, we empower our people through technology and foster an environment were speaking up is encouraged, and diverse perspectives are celebrated. By embodying these principles in our daily work, we can collectively drive impactful outcomes that resonate with our clients and society as a whole. Together, let's embrace our purpose and values to create meaningful change.