Sustainability Reporting Specialist

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Ince (Pty) Ltd City Of Cape Town , South Africa Yesterday Until 2026/07/14 Full time Hybrid Save Apply now Adapt my CV to this job

Job description Sustainability reporting specialist

DEPARTMENT:

ESG Advisory – Sustainability Advisory unit In support of our “Build Ince Strong” strategy, we are looking for a dynamic Sustainability Reporting Specialist to help drive this strategic ambition forward. Role Function:

A strategic thinker and natural communicator passionate about driving transparency and positive change across the corporate scape: at its core, this role encompasses research, analysis, writing, problem-solving, and presenting recommendations. The role entails working closely with internal teams, such as corporate governance specialists, designers and external writing partners, to analyse, compile and package content in line with best practices and regulatory requirements. Ultimately, this person’s day-to-day should align with advocating for a more sustainable globe through the lenses of corporate reporting and corporate sustainability strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric + A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, environmental sciences, law, sustainability, developmental sciences and/or an associated field is a minimum requirement.

• A postgraduate qualification or degree in sustainability, investing, integrated reporting, strategy, corporate/strategic communications, investor relations and/or an associated field is a requirement.

• Experience in corporate strategy or sustainability consulting, sustainability reporting and analysis, investor communications, or similar roles is advantageous.

• Experience in navigating the private, public and debt capital markets from a sustainability perspective is advantageous.

• Develop an understanding of key sustainability reporting frameworks and landscape, the International Integrated Reporting Framework, and appropriate methodologies for producing Integrated and Sustainability Reports.

• Broad competency in ESG, corporate ESG strategy and performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertaking technical gap analyses using key reporting frameworks and presenting the findings in a clear and concise manner.

• Developing strategic infographic layouts to enhance the visual communication of complex information, including preparing clear design briefs for the graphic design team.

• Developing content restructures and detailed pagination plans for Integrated/Annual and Sustainability Reports.

• Strategically reviewing Integrated/Annual and Sustainability Report content to identify key areas for communication improvement.

• Providing oversight to content writers responsible for drafting Integrated Report, Annual Report, Sustainability Report, Impact Report etc. This includes reviewing interview questionnaires, attending relevant workshops and reviewing drafted copy.

• Facilitating materiality refresher workshops, including undertaking comprehensive research, presenting findings clearly, and consolidating results into a structured findings document.

• Developing ESG datasheets, which requires an in-depth understanding of SASB, JSE Climate and Sustainability Disclosure Guidance and GRI. This includes associating framework codes with the relevant disclosures.

• Developing sustainable finance datasheets aligned with related disclosures and present the findings in a clear and effectively.

• Conducting Stewardship Report technical gap analyses using the PRI Principles, ICGN Global Stewardship Principles, CRISA and The UK Stewardship Code.

• Partnering with a Senior Sustainability Reporting Specialist on complex projects such as RFQs/RFPs, developing sustainability strategies, sustainability reporting framework alignment workshops (e.g., ISSB IFRS S1&S2, CSRD, CSDDD), sustainability reporting framework implementations, full materiality assessments, report writing for both listed and non-listed companies (e.g., Integrated Report, Annual Report, Sustainability Report, Impact Report), comprehensive ESG datasheets, and sustainable finance informational packs and workshops.

• Partnering with a Senior Sustainability Reporting Specialist on bespoke projects outside the standard offering suite.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Fully proficient in MS Office.

• Proficient in using AI tools (LLMs) to enhance productivity, while applying sound judgement to ethical, responsible, and accurate use of AI-generated outputs.

• Ability to maintain the company's standards, disciplines, and procedures.

• Fair degree of visual literacy to assist graphic designers in translating written text into infographics or logical process flows.

• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for research.

• Ability to clearly articulate findings and associated recommendations.

• Presentation skills and diplomacy in client interactions.

• Critical thinking is essential.

• Ability to understand and extract a project brief from information provided by clients or colleagues, often beyond a recognised scope of work.

• Ability to refine existing approaches to meet the standard and aid in developing new service offerings according to unmet client/industry needs.

• Excellent interpersonal relations, including the ability to interact with senior staff.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills (verbal and written).

• Report writing or content generation skills are advantageous.

• Detail-oriented, time management and organisational skills.

• Great work ethic and deadline-driven.

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