
Business Sustainability Internship
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Training
- Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage project plans
- Conduct research on global ESG regulations, standards, and best practices
- Support sustainability deliverables (e.g., carbon footprinting, reporting)
- Compile carbon footprint data for Forvis Mazars Group submissions
- Assist with sustainability strategy, reporting, assurance, and GHG accounting
- Attend client meetings and take minutes when required
- Ensure proper documentation of client deliverables and correspondence
- Support local CSR initiatives and their rollout
- Assist with administrative tasks on client engagements
- Contribute to thought leadership and research on emerging sustainability trends
- Relevant tertiary level qualification (e.g., sustainable development, social studies, environmental science)
- Knowledge of the universal frameworks on sustainability and integrated reporting is highly advantageous.
- Strong MS Office skills.
- Strong interest in ESG/Sustainability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to take guidance from more senior team members and implement effectively
- Self-starter and team player with effective communication, interpersonal, and client servicing skills
- Problem solver
- Catalyst for change
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, shaping and reshaping teams / services to meet evolving needs.