Sustainability Senior Consultant – Climate Change (JB4485)Johannesburg, GautengMarket-RelatedDuration: PermanentOur client, a leader in sustainability and climate action strategy development and implementation, is seeking a Sustainability Senior Consultant to join their dynamic team. They partner with leading organizations to drive impactful sustainability initiatives, providing comprehensive solutions that address key sustainability challenges.As a Sustainability Senior Consultant, you will craft and execute detailed sustainability strategies, perform in-depth materiality assessments to identify critical sustainability issues, and build strategic partnerships. You will also represent our client at various forums and contribute to thought leadership articles, showcasing the innovative approaches and successes of our client’s sustainability efforts.The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting, with extensive knowledge of sustainability and climate change. You should be well-*** in JSE Sustainability and Climate Change Disclosure Guidance and committed to exceeding client expectations by delivering high-quality results.Minimum Requirements:Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, CA(SA), or Bachelor’s/Master’s in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Climate Change.Top academic results throughout your studies.Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting.Extensive knowledge of sustainability and climate change.Proficiency in English, with strong communication skills.Knowledge of JSE Sustainability and Climate Change Disclosure Guidance, IFRS S1, S2, and S3 standards, Carbon Footprinting, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), Carbon Disclosure Programme (CDP), and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and SBTi.Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and implement sustainability strategies for clients.Perform materiality assessments and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance (EESG) goals.Oversee the collection and integrity of data for KPIs.Provide input into the development of the company Sustainability Management Solution.Implement Sustainability Management Solution at client sites, requiring strong project management skills.Oversee the development and implementation of the Learning Platform at client sites.Develop partnerships, strategic alliances, and associationsAssist in day-to-day operations, contributing to the planning and execution of projects.Research, interpret, and analyze sustainability trends and standards.Perform benchmarking and follow policy and regulatory developments, translating their impactSpeak at youth forums on sustainability and contribute to thought leadership articles.Assist in writing sustainability, climate action, and integrated reports for clients.Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.The post Sustainability Senior Consultant – Climate Change (JB4485) appeared first on freerecruit.co.za.