Africa Talent by Deloitte - NL Sustainability - Decarbonisation Assistant Manager

Company Description

Africa Talent by Deloitte (Africa Talent) is a standalone division of Deloitte, owned by Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Netherlands, based in South Africa. Our goal is to meet the growing demand for Talent in Africa and Europe; by recruiting and developing Talent throughout Sub Saharan Africa in order to service the diverse needs to enable projects at our clients. Talent employed will have the full experience of Deloitte, while getting both local and international exposure to a diverse set of clients, working remotely from Africa.  It will take advantage of the demographic reality of Africa as a future source of talent for both Africa and Europe and at its core is the goal to create employment in Africa and invest in African talent.

The ethos of our organisation is characterised by vision, purpose beyond profit and an appetite to innovate and deliver creative, high impact solutions to urgent client challenges.

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte – Africa Talent - is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

This space is a true encapsulation of hybrid work, whereby individuals and teams gain access and exposure to learn from and engage with their global colleagues, while working virtually from their local Deloitte office or from home.

What’s in it for you?

• An ever dynamic and growing internal scaleup with a purpose.
• The stability and trustworthiness of a purpose driven global brand, ready to build your own future and add to Africa’s prosperity.
• Being the driver of Africa Talent’s day-to-day operations
• A competitive package of benefits
• A hybrid work environment with possibility to work at home some days.
• A driven and ambitious team that looks to you for making the team tick.

Climate change is widely recognised to be a major global issue, requiring urgent corporate and governmental action in terms of emissions reductions and rapid decarbonisation. As an Assistant Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to global decarbonisation and net zero initiatives by sharing your knowledge and experience while working with a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate the energy transition and meet their decarbonisation priorities. In addition to working on client projects, you will support in preparing proposals, client meetings workshops, research and articles. We value innovative thinking and diverse insights, inspiring growth within our practice and input into the wider ecosystem at Deloitte. Your contribution will allow immense personal growth, while helping the sustainability practice evolve to meet the future needs of our clients.

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team at Deloitte. You will leverage your expertise in GHG emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction to collaborate with a team of specialists, supporting clients in their strategic and operational decision-making processes related to their decarbonisation priorities and net zero objectives.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Managing day-to-day delivery of decarbonisation and climate impact advisory projects ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
• Coordinating and supporting client communication, including preparation of presentations, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder engagement across teams.
• Building and maintaining decarbonisation models to assess emissions reduction trajectories (Scope 1-3) for corporate clients, applying sector specific benchmarks and scenario-based assumptions in line with global best practices.
• Conducting detailed research and analysis to identify relevant decarbonisation levers, assess abatement potentials, and align interventions with emerging standards.
• Creating business- transcending (adhoc) reports with high-quality analyses and advice.
• Provide insights on scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions, science-based targets and decarbonisation strategies and roadmaps along with related topics: building strong relationships with clients.
• Lead project teams made up of South Africa and the Netherlands peers as part of the African Talent Business Model.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelors or Master’s in Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent.
• Experience in GHG emissions accounting and a sound knowledge of the GHG Protocol particularly around scope 3 emissions categories.
• Experience in GHG emissions target requirements which include but not limited to Science Based Targets, PCAF, Net Zero and Sector-Specific Targets.
• Ability to independently present and engage with senior stakeholders within a company, articulating complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner.
• Demonstrated experience in decarbonisation technology solutions across a variety of industries, with a strong operational perspective. The candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate with clients regarding the advantages of specific technologies over others, particularly in relation to their greenhouse gas abatement potential and cost-effectiveness.
• Ambitious, independent and able to perform under pressure.
• ESG Audit experience is a plus.
• An ability to communicate (written and verbal) in Dutch is an added advantage. 

Additional Information

We are always interested in talking with professionals about their next career experience. If you have a passion for learning from talented people and benefit from the support of a global organisation and network, apply online now.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonably accommodating persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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