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About Deloitte Tax & Legal 

We have a team of approximately 280 professional staff members across South Africa comprised of qualified charted accountants and lawyers who offer specialist insight across many industries.   Deloitte Tax professionals keep current on the latest changes that impact clients' business tax strategy, enabling clients to focus on business objectives while we address the tax requirements.   Deloitte Legal, amongst the largest legal and regulatory service providers in Africa, assists clients operating in increasingly complex legal, regulatory and digital environments through a multidisciplinary approach, combining integrated legal and commercial expertise. 

What impact will you make?

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 is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential

Main Purpose of Job

This role requires experience and / or aptitude with carbon and energy efficiency markets – the purpose is to position the firm in the climate change business, make visible its name and credentials and engage in communication efforts led from the head office.

Develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering or related field

3 – 5 years’ experience along with prior experience in Carbon offset project development and market trade

Specialized Technical Capabilities

·      Business development and marketing for various Carbon commodities such as CERs, VERs, etc from our client portfolio of projects

·      Building relationships and networks with end-users and buyers of such commodities with the South African carbon tax regime

·      The person would also be responsible for building the firm’s Climate consulting & advisory customer base

·      The candidate will represent the firm at conferences, engage with stakeholders and the carbon market community, be up to speed with international regulatory policy developments and impact on South African carbon-offset projects

·      The candidate will be responsible for the development of turnkey carbon offset solutions consisting of identifying and screening qualifying projects, development of suitable CDM, VCS or Gold Standard methodologies, registration of projects and transfer of offsets within the South African registry

Technical Competencies

·      A good understanding of  mechanical, electronic, chemical, civil and general engineering principles

·      An understanding of renewable energy principles would also be an advantage

·      must have own transport

·      Practical experience in identifying & resolving technical challenges

·      Project management skills

·      An understanding of innovation

·      Strong Microsoft excel, project skills

Behavioral Competencies

·       Demonstrate deep technical knowledge and abilities

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·       Ability to handle conflict

·       High class report-writing skills

·       Work well in a deadline driven environment

·       Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity and complexity

·       Ability to work as part of a high profile team of technical specialists within a consulting environment

·       Ability to build successful relationships with external clients and with Government officials

·       Ability to adapt skills to different industries

Key Performance Areas

·         Strategic Impact - Supports the Senior Manager on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables

o    Seeks to identify additional sales opportunities in client business

o    Assists in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations on request

·         Budgets/Profitability – Manages engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management

·         Delivery Excellence - Demonstrates subject matter specialty and ability to share knowledge in one or more service lines within the Global Tax and Legal function

·         Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving - Enables fact-based decision making by using appropriate research techniques and analytical skills

·         Technology Tools and Solutions - Improves work efficiency, effectiveness, and client service by using common technology tools

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

·         Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

·         Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

·         Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

·         Strategic Direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

·         Talent Development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.