Greenhouse Gas Auditor​/Consultant; JHB​/CT

Position Summary

• Candidate should have extensive work experience in the field of Environmental, sustainability and climate change and have participated in project executions.
• Knowledge of Climate Change Policies, reporting standards, GHG Protocol, UNFCCC guidance and IPCC Guidelines.
• GHG Verifier will be reporting to Climate change business head and also with global cross-functionality with the VVB (Validation & Verification Bodies).
• This role is focused on South Africa & Sub-Sahara Africa and will require to conduct virtual and on-site verification audits, carbon accounting, emissions reduction strategy development, setting and achieving net zero targets, and providing GHG training (training-as and when required).
• Should have excellent communication and presentation skills and should be able to liaison and coordinate with the Govt., Private and Investment clients.
• A qualified auditor with any accreditation/certification scheme like GHG, ISO 14065, ISO 14067, CDM, etc. is preferred.

Responsibility and Authority

• Review the documentation and provide the necessary feedback to the VVB to establish an accurate audit plan and report timelines.
• Perform greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions verifications for clients by performing on-site and off-site audits of their operations, processes, and documentation and work in team of auditor and/or lead one.
• Respond to VVB and Project Developers queries about V&V reviews in a timely manner.
• Draft the relevant documentation the outcomes of the V&V projects.
• Maintain the record and documentation of audit for continuation of ISO 14065 accreditation or others.
• Assist or/ and deliver public and private greenhouse gas (GHG) trainings for clients.
• Support in preparation of project proposals to sales team.
• Execute the project with expected results, prepare final reports and can represent the team.
• Communicate with various stakeholders internally and externally, project developers, team members, technical experts, etc.
• Support business head in preparation of relevant reports such as pipeline updates as and when required.
• Support in key client meeting as technical expert.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a University degree or equivalent in the field of engineering, natural science, or related discipline
• 3+ years of professional work.
• Priority will be given to any professional qualifications or and experience with GHG audit work.

Location

• The Candidate can either work from Johannesburg or Cape Town