Senior Carbon Project Developer
Anthesis Group
Software Engineering
Cape Town, South Africa
Posted on Jul 16, 2025
About Anthesis
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
- Department
- Climate & Nature : Carbon Project Development
- Employment Type
- Fixed Term - Full Time
- Location
- South Africa - Cape Town
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities
Summary of Role
The Senior Carbon Project Developer develops and delivers carbon offset projects in diverse sectors, including renewable energy, waste management, agriculture, forestry, and Nature-Based Solutions. You'll be leading and supporting project owners and partners throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage design through to credit issuance under international carbon standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Carbon Project Developer develops and delivers carbon offset projects in diverse sectors, including renewable energy, waste management, agriculture, forestry, and Nature-Based Solutions. You'll be leading and supporting project owners and partners throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage design through to credit issuance under international carbon standards.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and Managing Projects:
- Designing carbon feasibility studies and developing Project Design Documents (PDDs)
- Assessing emissions baselines and conducting surveys
- Supporting validation, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes under standards like Verra’s VCS and Gold Standard o Participating in site visits, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery activities across locations
- Scheduling quality reviews, coordinating deliverables, and supporting project certification
- Sourcing and evaluating new project opportunities in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Preparing documentation, technical assessments, and financial projections
Collaborating and Connecting:
- Engaging with project owners, clients, verification bodies, and other partners
- Supporting a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration across teams
- Building and maintaining networks with verification bodies, standard organizations, and technology providers
- Representing Anthesis at events and sharing insights with peers and partners
Growing and Sharing Expertise
- Staying informed on international carbon markets and policy developments
- Deepening your knowledge in thematic areas such as Nature-Based Solutions or methane reduction
- Sharing learnings with colleagues to strengthen the team’s collective expertise
Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise
Key Requirements
We welcome a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You may be a great fit for this role if:
We welcome a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You may be a great fit for this role if:
- You hold a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (e.g., in applied sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field)
- You have at least 3 years of relevant experience in carbon project development, ideally including drafting PDDs and overseeing MRV cycles
- You enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture
- You’re eager to keep learning and open to tackling new challenges
- You’re comfortable working in dynamic settings, with the ability to adapt quickly and think creatively
- You communicate clearly in English (Dutch and other languages are a plus)
- You have strong time management and organizational skills
- You’re interested in creating real-world impact and helping others do the same
Preferred Skills and Interests (a plus, not a must) If you have experience or interest in the following areas, we’d love to hear about it:
- GIS, remote sensing, or data analysis
- Quantitative/statistical methods
- Stakeholder engagement and social impact of projects
Benefits
Your Benefits
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
- Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
- Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
- Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills
- An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
- Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.
About Anthesis Group
Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,400+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process, or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,400+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process, or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Talent Partner Phone Screen
Stage 3:
Hiring Team Interview
Stage 4:
Final Stage Interview
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