Sustainability & Climate Change Associates at PwC South Africa

Role Summary:

• We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

A BCom degree, preferably with honours in:

• Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Economics, Geography)
• Environmental Science (e.g. Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Climate Science)

Experience required:

• Minimum of 12-24 months experience in related field

Responsibilities of role:

• Sustainability is one of the most prominent topics in current political and economic discourse. Our Sustainability and Climate Change (S&CC) team advises our clients on their sustainability strategies and how to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into their business models. We provide assurance on key sustainability performance indicators and also assist clients and statutory audit teams on matters related to safety, health and environment (SHE). Typically the role would include financial and non-financial assurance of ESG reports, integrated reports and to perform asset retirement, mine rehabilitation and closure liability assessments and audits, and perform environmental license and permit condition compliance auditing.

Skill sets required:

• 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 sustainable development reports includes the auditing of systems, controls and quantitative and qualitative data and information, along with assessing the report content. 

Role related attributes:

• Practical understanding of environmental legal requirements 
• Experience in mine closure and rehabilitation liability estimations
• 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
• 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.
• Career driven with strong focus on personal development
• Building and sustaining relationships
• Being passionate about customer service
• Being curious – learning, sharing and innovating
• Demonstrating courage and integrity
• Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise
• Being open-minded, practical and agile with change
• Willing to travel