Job title : Sustainability Consultant
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 22, 2024
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Qualifications / Certifications required: We will consider a range of university degrees and professional qualifications in a relevant subject matter area. However, on top of this, candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience in client delivery across one or a number of sustainability reporting requirements.
Experience required: Experience aligned with the outlined activities Knowledge of asset managers, banks and insurers from working within the business or providing professional services consulting support to firms in the financial services sector. Experience of having worked on implementations of new financial services regulations. Up to date with emerging regulations and standards such as TCFD, CSRD, SDR, SS3/19, ISSB and global transition planning activities, such as the Transition Plan Taskforce in the UK Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work on multiple engagements effectively Experience in a fast-paced environment and effective prioritisation skills Experience in managing and coaching teams Clear and effective communication skills: particularly in managing complex stakeholder landscapes Ability to build key stakeholder relationships, both internally and with clients
Responsibilities of role: Key Responsibilities: Lead the project team in various Sustainability reporting activities, including: Current state Sustainability reporting assessments Regulatory impact assessments and gap analysis Sustainability reporting landscape reviews and horizon scanning Sustainability materiality assessments Sustainability reporting maturity assessments Sustainability reporting implementation design Sustainability reporting assurance readiness assessments Manage client-facing and internal engagements, overseeing progress and budgets Serve as a subject matter expert on projects, specific topics, or reporting frameworks Stay updated on the latest reporting developments through continuous research Manage day-to-day relationships with key client and internal stakeholders Identify new client opportunities and contribute to the development of sales and marketing materials, including proposals and thought leadership Contribute to the further development of our Sustainability Reporting proposition and approach, including digital assets
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