Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant

PwC South Africa • Other • City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 1d ago

Purpose of Job

To perform decommissioning, asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability assessments and audits. Perform reviews of environmental license and permit condition compliance auditing processes related to closure. To support sustainability and integrated reporting client engagements, mainly in the areas of auditing of contents and non-financial data.

Key Outputs

Auditing of asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability estimations. Includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the liability estimation report content as a whole.

Auditing of non-financial data information for use in integrated reports. Includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information.

Supporting the broader team on methodology will involve developing tools and techniques, presenting on internal training, being part of internal teams to evolve and develop this specialty and being the technical support to specific engagements.

Specific outputs with regard to client assignments include:

Ensuring proper planning and documentation of fieldwork.
Managing teams.
Identifying weaknesses in procedures, systems and controls.
Assessing and analysing information obtained and interpreting findings.
Performing gap analysis between current state and desired future state.
Attending and documenting meetings with Senior Execs and Board members.
Compiling management reports.
Leading site visits.
Coaching junior team members
Delivering value added services to clients.
Building and maintaining relationships with clients.

Experience

3-5 years working experience in related fields; i.e. decommissioning, mine closure, sustainability and non-financial assurance.

Qualifications

B.Sc (Env), M.Sc (Env) or related

Competencies / Attributes

Practical understanding of environmental legal requirements
Experience in mine closure and rehabilitation liability estimations
Aware of auditing methodology and documentation
Strong technical skills in the area of sustainability principles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written documents
Ability to work under pressure.
Attention to detail and willingness to work overtime.
ISO 14001 Management System experience (will be an advantage)
Knowledge of contaminated land and groundwater impact liability estimation (will be an advantage)
Experience in performing EMP performance assessments, ROD and environmental performance reviews, water use compliance audits and waste license compliance audits
Auditor characteristics as specified in ISO 19011
Building and sustaining relationships
Being passionate about customer service
Leading and contributing to team success
Developing self and others through coaching
Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise
Being curious – learning, sharing and innovating
Demonstrating courage and integrity
Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise
Willing to travel

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