Job DescriptionAn 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 RequirementsEducational / 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