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Assistant Manager - Climate Change and Sustainability
Job summary
A global leader in professional services is seeking an Assistant Manager in Climate Change and Sustainability for their Johannesburg office. The successful candidate will assist in delivering external sustainability assurance and reporting engagements while developing strong client relationships. Applicants should possess a degree in commerce or related fields, alongside 3 to 4 years of assurance/audit experience. The role requires strong project management expertise and an understanding of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks. Join us to make a positive impact in the climate change domain.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 to 4 years of assurance/audit experience.
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to the service area is desired.
- Courses on sustainability and reporting frameworks are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate to manage sustainability and climate-related reporting.
- Deliver assurance on non-financial sustainability metrics.
- Develop strategies to navigate regulatory environments.
- Oversee team management and project delivery.
- Drive business development by identifying leads.
Skills
Education
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Assist the Manager/Senior Manager in the successful delivery of external sustainability assurance and reporting engagements, both oA ite and at client premises, while ensuring adherence to the firm's established methodologies and practices. This position requires the development of strong client relationships and eAectve team management.
Support the business area leadership in implementing the sustainability assurance and reporting strategy by identifying prospective business leads, crafting and presenting persuasive proposals, and participating in various business development initiatives to foster growth and strengthen client relationships.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to assist organisations in managing and reporting on sustainability and climate-related risks and impacts.
- Deliver assurance on non-financial reporting, including sustainability metrics, emissions, and energy reporting across various sectors.
- Develop strategies, solutions, methodologies, and analytical frameworks to help clients navigate regulatory environments and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Support clients in formulating and implementing sustainability strategies, setting targets, and enhancing sustainability value in areas such as diversity, waste management, modern slavery, and environmental impacts.
- Oversee team and project management, including coaching and training team members.
- Write reports, respond promptly to client and team requests, and communicate regularly with managers and partner on deliverable statuses.
- Prepare and participate in client presentations and ESG reporting and assurance proposals.
- Drive business development by identifying leads and opportunities and assisting in their conversion.
Degree in commerce (accounting/ finance/economics- CA/IA), chemical engineering, social sciences, sciences, geography, geology (or similar)
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to the service area
- Courses or electives that explore technical knowledge and the fundamentals of sustainability, including related reporting frameworks.
- Minimum of3 to 4 years of assurance/audit experience
- Project management expertise with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of ESG and sustainability integration into business operations, along with familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks.
- Experience in conducting assurance engagements, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.