Business Sustainability

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Mazars Full time

Job Description    
An opportunity exists in the Business Sustainability Division of Mazars; an international professional services firm, based at Mazars House in beautiful Century City, Cape Town. Purpose: You will be a part of a dynamic team that provides comprehensive sustainability solutions and services that inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities. Your main purpose will be to consult with clients on the sustainability strategy regarding their business optimization, social equity, and environmental analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities    

  • Proven project management capabilities and building team capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of key sustainability frameworks and requirements in Africa, the EU, and the US.
  • Ability to understand our client’s business model, develop a sustainability strategy for them and assist in sustainability report compilation. The reports to demonstrate the requirements of various frameworks such as GRI, SASB, ISSB, TCFD, to mention a few.
  • Compiling annual responses to investor questionnaires such as CDP and DJSI and providing clients with guidance to improve their scores and their practice.
  • Assessing the client’s current sustainability performance and working with key stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and strategically manage key sustainability issues.
  • Identifying and tracking ESG and sustainability trends, best practices, frameworks, and standards communicating those relevant to internal and external stakeholders and using information to develop new services and client offerings.
  • Competency in carbon footprint measurements and report writing to provide the client with key reduction strategies.
  • Ensuring appropriate controls and measurement systems are in place for clients to support and maintain sustainability reporting integrity and assurance.
  • Working closely with various specialists to implement strategies and annual environmental and social performance for clients.
  • Knowledge of value drivers within Sustainability
  • Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work on multiple engagements effectively.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in managing and coaching junior team members.
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Ability to build key stakeholder relationships, both internally and with clients

Minimum Requirements    
Educational / Professional Qualifications

  • Relevat post-graduate qualification essential sustainable development, business, finance, or accounting
  • Knowledge of the universal frameworks on sustainability and integrated reporting frameworks and standards is highly advantageous.
  • Knowledge of the GRI Standards is an added advantage.
  • In addition to the technical qualifications, experience and/or qualifications in a business management-related field would be beneficial e.g. financial, change management, strategy, etc.
  • A minimum of 3 - 5 years of professional services experience within the sustainability field with a proven consulting background
  • Commercially focused and adept in applying your sustainability knowledge to differing client situations.
  • Good business developer with a good network within the business sustainability sector in South Africa
  • Commitment to the B-BBEE transformation agenda

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to work independently and a passion for learning.
  • Self-starter and team player with good communication, interpersonal, and client servicing skills
  • Proven ability to manage people and clients.
  • Excellent technical ability in business transformation
  • Motivating/Communicative leadership style with excellent verbal and written skills
  • Strong project management, research, analytical and report-writing skills
  • Problem solver and effective, efficient decision-maker
  • Solutions Oriented
  • Catalyst for change
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, shaping and reshaping teams / services to meet evolving needs.

  • Business Sustainability

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Mazars Full time

    Job Description An opportunity exists in the Business Sustainability Division of Mazars; an international professional services firm, based at Mazars House in beautiful Century City, Cape Town. Purpose: You will be a part of a dynamic team that provides comprehensive sustainability solutions and services that inspire and enable our customers to create value...

  • YES Business Sustainability Learnerships 2024

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Mazars Full time

    Mazars: YES Business Sustainability Learnership Programme 2024Responsibilities:Prepare project plans. Conduct research on global ESG regulations, standards, and best practices. Ensure that all client deliverables and correspondence are saved in client files and on server. Assist the project team with the execution of sustainability related deliverables...

  • Mazars: YES Business Sustainability Learnerships 2024

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Mazars Full time

    Mazars: YES Business Sustainability Learnership Programme 2024   Responsibilities: Prepare project plans. Conduct research on global ESG regulations, standards, and best practices. Ensure that all client deliverables and correspondence are saved in client files and on server. Assist the project team with the execution of sustainability...

  • Head: Strategic Business Development

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Unitrans Full time

    Job Advert Summary Unitrans has an exciting position as Head: Strategic Business Development. The purpose of the role is to identify and lead strategic business development opportunities delivering sustainable, profitable revenue growth for Unitrans as a leading Supply Chain Solutions provider in South African and broader African territories.The scope...

  • Business Process Automation Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Achievement Awards Group Full time

    Achievement Awards Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Process Automation Specialist to join our dynamic team. With a strong background in RPA technologies, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will primarily work within the Microsoft Power Platform environment. As a Business Process Automation Specialist, you will play a...

  • Business Process Automation Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Achievement Awards Group Full time

    DescriptionAchievement Awards Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Process Automation Specialist to join our dynamic team. With a strong background in RPA technologies, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will primarily work within the Microsoft Power Platform environment. As a Business Process Automation Specialist, you...

  • Packaging Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Cape Herb & Spice Full time

    Purpose: Cape Herb & Spice is looking for a dynamic and innovative Packaging Buyer to join our packaging procurement team. You would play a key role in sourcing and procuring high-quality packaging materials for our local and international clients.With a focus on delivering exceptional value for money and ensuring timely delivery of products, you will...

  • Learnerships 2023

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Old Mutual Full time

    Old Mutual: Learnership Programme 2023The Learnership Programme is an entry-level learning initiative to source, build and create a sustainable pipeline of talented people who will support business in meeting their objectives. It provides learners with a blend of theoretical training and on-the-job practical workplace experience. Requirements:South African...

  • Old Mutual: Learnerships 2023

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Old Mutual Full time

    Old Mutual: Learnership Programme 2023   The Learnership Programme is an entry-level learning initiative to source, build and create a sustainable pipeline of talented people who will support business in meeting their objectives. It provides learners with a blend of theoretical training and on-the-job practical workplace...

  • Provincial Manager

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Land Bank Careers Full time

    Key Performance Areas1. Business and Operations ManagementDefine and plan the objectives of the Province in accordance with the overall business strategy;Determine the deliverables of the Province in line with agreed overall objectives;Ongoing evaluation of operations with input provided on identified potential areas of improvement to bolster the efficiency...

  • Technical Project Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Unitrans Full time

    Job Advert Summary An opportunity has arisen for a Technical Project Manager responsible for Fuel Management at Unitrans Group, you will lead the strategic and operational aspects of fuel management. This role involves leading the development and implementation of fuel strategies to improve sustainability, reduce costs, and leverage technological...

  • Learnerships 2022

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Santam Full time

    Santam: Learnership Programme 2022 / 2023The Santam Learnership Programme is an entry-level transformation initiative aimed at building a sustainable pipeline of talented people who will support business in meeting its objectives by addressing the present lack of skills within the financial services sector. Requirements:ONLY applicants in possession of a...

  • Sanctions Lead Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia LSEG London Stock Exchange Group Full time

    Responsibilities Monitoring of international sanctioning bodies worldwide.Addition of sanctions notices in our database as soon as published by authorities and with outstanding attention to details and quality of the work.Conduct investigative research.Ensure accuracy of findings by staying in sync with guidelines, policies, and applicable laws.Ability to...

  • Santam: Learnerships 2022

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Santam Full time

    Santam: Learnership Programme 2022 / 2023   The Santam Learnership Programme is an entry-level transformation initiative aimed at building a sustainable pipeline of talented people who will support business in meeting its objectives by addressing the present lack of skills within the financial services sector.   Requirements: ONLY...

  • Graduate Internships 2024

    3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Fetola Full time

    Fetola: Graduate Internship Programme 2024Salary: R R12 000 per month What will you gain?Hands-on experience in various aspects of business development, project management, finance, impact analysis, and technology Peer mentorship from experienced and inspiring leaders who are catalysts for sustainable development. Development opportunities to enhance your...

  • Fetola: Graduate Internships 2024

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Saudi Arabia Fetola Full time

    Fetola: Graduate Internship Programme 2024   Salary: R7 800 - R12 000 per month   What will you gain? Hands-on experience in various aspects of business development, project management, finance, impact analysis, and technology Peer mentorship from experienced and inspiring leaders who are catalysts for sustainable...

  • Product Manager

    15 hours ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Flash Group Full time

    RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and implement product strategies with a focus on customer needs.Conduct customer and market research as well as analyze competitors.Create comprehensive product designs and technical roadmaps.Prepare business requirement documents, diagrams, and transactional flows.Collaborate with Technical Integrations team for timely and accurate...

  • Inventory Accounting Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia BP International Full time

    Job Description:Execute day-to-day inventory accounting/settlements operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations.Monitor inventory transactions and reports in ERP systems and reconcile inventory and inventory related accounts in the general ledger; review and ensure statutory reports are prepared in a timely manner.Conduct monthly cost and/or...

  • Legal Advisor Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Old Mutual South Africa Full time

    Job DescriptionThe appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.An opportunity has become available for a Legal Advisor Specialist within the Legal team within the Old Mutual Personal Finance business unit. This role provides specialist legal...

  • Senior Specialist: Senior Specialist: Machine Learning Engineer

    4 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Vodafone Global Enterprise Full time

    Role Purpose/Business Unit:Are you ready to join Vodacom's exciting world of Digital IT and become part of a high performing, dynamic technology team? With our customers at the heart of our purpose, you will be part of the evolution of our IT technology landscape, harnessing the latest technical innovations available.The SS Machine Learning Engineer delivers...