SUSTAINABILITY LEAD SOUTHERN AFRICA

Introduction

Bureau Veritas South Africa Pty Ltd is recruiting a Sustainability Lead Southern Africa. The position is based in Sandton, Johannesburg, reporting to the East & Southern Africa Certification Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, or related field
• 5–10 years in TIC, environmental consultancy, or carbon advisory
• Experience in GHG inventories, audits, and industrial sectors (steel, cement, energy, chemicals) ISO 14065 – Requirements for GHG validation and verification bodies
• ISO 14064 (Parts 1–3) – GHG quantification and reporting
• ISO 14067 – Product carbon footprint
• GHG Protocol
• EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)
• EU ETS
• Lead Verifier / Validator (GHG schemes)
• ISO 14065 / ISO 14064 Auditor
• MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification)
• CBAM-related training

Job Specification

A) Verification & Certification:

• Conduct GHG validation and verification audits
• Perform site audits, data sampling, and risk assessments
• Issue verification statements

B) CBAM Advisory:

• Support clients in CBAM emissions calculations and reporting
• Interpret regulatory requirements
• Prepare clients for future verification obligations

C) Carbon Accounting & ESG Advisory:

• Develop corporate and product carbon footprints
• Align with GHG Protocol
• Support decarbonization strategies

D) Business Development:

• Identify new opportunities in certification and advisory
• Support proposals and client engagement

E) Accreditation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies
• Support ISO 14065 accreditation audits

Key Competencies

1. Technical:

• Emission factors, LCA methodologies, industrial processes
• Data validation and audit techniques

2. Commercial:

• Ability to generate revenue and support sales
• Client engagement and proposal development

3. Soft Skills:

• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking
• Professional report writing

This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change.