Sustainability Associate (Certification)

Bureau Veritas is hiring a Sustainability Associate (Certification) in Sandton, South Africa. This role, suitable for fresh graduates with up to 2 years of experience, involves supporting sustainability projects and initiatives, including report assurance, GHG verification, and ESG reporting. The position offers mentorship and training within the Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme, focusing on enhancing environmental and social performance for clients.
We don't just want professionals. We want passionate sustainability leaders who want to leave their mark.


— Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme


Programme
Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme
Experience
Fresh graduate – up to 2 years
Languages
English required for all positions
ABOUT BUREAU VERITAS
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 140+ countries. Our mission — Shaping a World of Trust — connects deeply with sustainability. Our Sustainability Transition Services team across the Middle East, Caspian & Africa (MCA) helps organisations measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance, covering carbon and climate, ESG reporting and assurance, green buildings, supply chain, and industrial sustainability.
ROLE PURPOSE
As a Sustainability Professional within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will support client projects and internal initiatives that enable organisations to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance. You will contribute to the delivery of sustainability services while developing your technical expertise and advisory capabilities under the guidance of experienced professionals and Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme tutors.
ROLE CONTEXT & RESPONSIBILITIES


As a Sustainability Associate (Certification) within Bureau Veritas MCA's CER product line, you will be embedded in your local area team and support the delivery of sustainability report assurance, GHG verification, CBAM advisory, ESG reporting and related certification services for clients in your area. You will report to the Area CER Product Line Manager and receive structured mentorship and training from the MCA regional sustainability team as part of BV's Global Sustainability Programme.



Support delivery of sustainability report assurance engagements (ISAE 3000 / ISAE 3410) for listed and private companies in the area
Assist in GHG verification and carbon footprint assessments (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol) for industrial, energy and corporate clients
Contribute to ESG reporting advisory and IFRS S1/S2 readiness gap assessments for area clients
Support CBAM pre-verification advisory for EU-bound exporters in the area — particularly relevant in Morocco and South Africa (phosphates, steel, cement, aluminium)
Collect, organise and review sustainability data from clients as part of assurance and verification engagements
Draft sections of assurance reports, verification statements and client deliverables under the supervision of a senior reviewer
Prepare proposals, capability presentations and client-facing materials for CER sustainability services in the area
Contribute to the ESG Assurance Technical Tribe and regional knowledge-sharing initiatives

PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL ACADEMY HIRES)
The following are programme deliverables developed during employment — not pre-requisites for recruitment.

Project Delivery — Enable the simplification of sustainability complexity across carbon accounting, climate change adaptation, product circularity, renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and ESG reporting — giving clients the confidence to make more sustainable choices.
Support project delivery through research, data analysis, and client material preparation, leveraging Bureau Veritas proprietary tools, methodologies, and AI-driven solutions.
Collaborate across teams to engage with clients, assess risks, ensure compliance, and solve critical sustainability challenges that help organisations transform and operationalise their transition journey.
Technical Learning & Application — Understand sustainability standards and frameworks (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, SBTi, LCA, IFRS S1/S2) as well as regulations (EU CBAM, ETS) applicable to the role and area.
Apply technical knowledge to real projects under supervision, demonstrating attention to detail and analytical rigour.
Continuous Learning — Actively participate in Bureau Veritas's Global Sustainability Programme throughout the programme duration.

EDUCATION
Master's or Bachelor's degree (university, engineering school, business school, or equivalent) in one of the following or related areas:

Preferred — STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Environmental Science or Sustainability Management
Chemical, Civil, Industrial or Environmental Engineering
Energy Systems, Climate Science or Renewable Energy
Business, Economics or Data Analytics with a strong sustainability focus

Bureau Veritas's primary preference is for STEM-educated ca