SUSTAINABILITY LEAD SOUTHERN AFRICA

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Sustainability Lead for Southern Africa, based in Sandton, Johannesburg. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field and 5-10 years of experience in TIC or environmental consultancy. Responsibilities include conducting GHG audits, supporting clients with CBAM, developing carbon footprints, and ensuring compliance with accreditation bodies. Key skills include technical knowledge of emissions and strong client engagement abilities.
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
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Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, or related field


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5–10 years in TIC, environmental consultancy, or carbon advisory


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Experience in GHG inventories, audits, and industrial sectors (steel, cement, energy, chemicals) ISO 14065 – Requirements for GHG validation and verification bodies


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ISO 14064 (Parts 1–3) – GHG quantification and reporting


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ISO 14067 – Product carbon footprint


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GHG Protocol
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EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)


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EU ETS
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Lead Verifier / Validator (GHG schemes)


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ISO 14065 / ISO 14064 Auditor


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MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification)


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CBAM-related training Job Specification


A) Verification & Certification:


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Conduct GHG validation and verification audits


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Perform site audits, data sampling, and risk assessments


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Issue verification statements
B) CBAM Advisory
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Support clients in CBAM emissions calculations and reporting


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Interpret regulatory requirements
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Prepare clients for future verification obligations


C) Carbon Accounting & ESG Advisory:


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Develop corporate and product carbon footprints


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Align with GHG Protocol
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Support decarbonization strategies
D) Business Development
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Identify new opportunities in certification and advisory


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Support proposals and client engagement


E) Accreditation & Compliance:


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Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies


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Support ISO 14065 accreditation audits


Key Competencies



Technical:
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Emission factors, LCA methodologies, industrial processes


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Data validation and audit techniques





Commercial:
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Ability to generate revenue and support sales


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Client engagement and proposal development


SUSTAINABILITY LEAD SOUTHERN AFRICA



Soft Skills:
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Stakeholder management
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Analytical thinking
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Professional report writing
This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change.
Please submit your CV to makaira.govender@bureauveritas.com by no later than 17 April 2026.