EY

Manager – Climate Change and Sustainability

EY

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Johannesburg • South Africa

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Salary

💰 ZARNaN per year

About the role

  • Assist the Partner in the successful delivery and management 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.
  • Develop strong client relationships and eAectie team management.
  • 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.
  • Manage client relationships and lead engagement/project delivery from planning through to completion.
  • Oversee team and project management, including coaching and training team members.
  • Write reports, respond promptly to client and team requests, and communicate regularly with partners 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.
  • Create thought leadership pieces and manage project finance, including work in progress (WIP), invoicing, and cash collections.

Requirements

  • Degree in commerce (accounting/ finance/economics- CA/IA), chemical engineering, social sciences, sciences, geography, geology (or similar)
  • Postgraduate qualification relevant to the service area
  • 1+ years project management experience
  • Minimum of 6 years work experience, including sustainability reporting and assurance
  • Project management expertise with proficiency in MS OA c (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong understanding of ESG and sustainability integration into business operations, along with familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks.
  • Experience in conducting ESG assurance engagements, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with technical knowledge in specific ESG and sustainability areas.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sustainability reportingassurance engagementsproject managementanalytical frameworkssustainability metricsemissions reportingenergy reportingESG reporting frameworksregulatory environmentsdiversity management
Soft Skills
client relationship managementteam managementcommunication skillscoachingtrainingbusiness developmentattention to detailproblem-solvingcollaborationleadership
Certifications
CAIApostgraduate qualification