SAICA has embarked on an exciting transformation to become an insights-driven, technology-enabled, and AIpowered organisation. As part of our journey, we are streamlining processes, enhancing our digital capabilities, and strengthening our focus on sustainability in the accounting profession. This transformation presents an opportunity for you to grow and contribute to SAICA’s vision in a redefined, future-fit role. We are looking for passionate, skilled professionals who are eager to innovate, embrace datadriven decision-making, and help shape the future of the profession.

If you are ready to be part of this next chapter, make a meaningful impact, and you are a suitably qualified and experienced Difference Maker wanting to go further on this exciting journey, you are encouraged to apply.

Purpose of the job

The Manager: Sustainability and Integrated Reporting contributes to the implementation of the member focused sustainability initiatives; and the development of sustainability standards and legislation. The role is also responsible for keeping members abreast of the latest developments, providing technical support to members and engaging with key stakeholders.

Key/main outputs

Output 1: Develop Technical Resources

• Develop Sustainability and Integrated Reporting/Thinking resources including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and guides.
• Update existing technical resources based on recent developments.
• Identify topical issues that may require guidance to be published.
• Conduct research that will inform the drafting of the technical resource.

Output 2: Submissions to relevant key stakeholders

• Draft submission on sustainability and integrated reporting/thinking pronouncements published by standard-setters or regulators.
• Draft technical submissions on the proposed sustainability and integrated reporting/thinking pronouncements released for comment by standard-setting bodies or regulators.
• Managing the solicitation of comments from committees/sub-committees.
• Adopting quality assurance process in place for submissions ensuring the appropriate approvals are obtained prior to a submission being made.
• Maintain a record, where relevant archives, of the submissions made.
• Communication of the submissions to members.

Output 3: Delivery of relevant Sustainability and Integrated Reporting events

• Plan the sustainability and integrated reporting/thinking events (including securing speakers)
• Contribute to the development of the annual sustainability CPD plan.
• Identify sustainability CPD opportunities for members/associates.
• Support the Lead – Sustainability Reporting and Integrated Reporting/Thinking in the execution of the sustainability CPD plan.

Output 4: Technical Queries

• Respond timeously to all technical queries relating sustainability and integrated reporting/thinking.
• Collaborate with colleagues within standards department when responding to queries containing sustainability or integrated reporting elements.
• Monitor the query system to ensure that queries are responded to timeously.

Output 5: Communication

• Staying abreast of the recent sustainability, integrated reporting and thinking developments.
• Communicating the recent developments to members.
• In consultation with the Lead, determine the appropriate communication platforms to share the developments.
• Keeping the sustainability section of the SAICA website up to date.
• Prepare sustainability reporting/thinking articles for publication in Accountancy SA or other relevant external media platforms.

Output 6: Committee Management

• Work closely with the Administrator in ensuring that meetings of committees, subcommittees and other forums are appropriately and timeously set up.
• Prepare the agenda and agenda pack for the committee meetings.
• Compile the minutes after the committee meetings.
• Execute the technical deliverables of the committee.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of the committee documentation.
• Contribute to the committee quarterly reporting.

Output 7: Internal administration/other outputs

• Conduct procurement of goods and services in accordance with the SAICA Procurement Policy.
• Practical demonstration and living out of the SAICA values.
• Identification of risks in accordance with SAICA’s Enterprise Risk Management Policy for consideration by the Lead and Head of: Sustainability and Integrated Reporting.
• Provide support to the Lead on relevant administrative and technical matters that further the activities of SAICA or require reporting. With the consent of the Lead and/or Executive: Sustainability and Integrated Reporting, act, present or partake in activities with the Lead or on behalf of the Lead.
• Serve on relevant internal structures to support the overall efficient and effectiveness of SAICA.

Output 8: Research

• Conduct research on financial reporting matters that contributes to the technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with other divisions within SAICA, where required, to conduct the research.

Output 9: Embrace organisational transformation

• Actively contribute to cost containment efforts by identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, optimising resources, and ensuring value-driven decision-making in daily activities.
• Support SAICA’s transformation into an insights-driven organisation by leveraging data and analytics to enhance decision-making, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement in your area of work
• Effectively utilise digital tools and technology to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve service delivery. Stay informed about new and emerging technologies relevant to your role
• Adopt and embrace AI-driven tools and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in job-related tasks, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes through innovative technology solutions
• Identify and support SAICA’s management of risks related to sustainability, including environmental risks, regulatory changes and social risks and integrating them into business continuity and risk management plans