Overview
Risk Filter Portfolio Specialist: Freshwater Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Worldwide Fund for Nature
(This is a 24-Month Fixed-Term Contract based in Johannesburg or Cape Town)
WWF is the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisation, with over 6 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
WWF South Africa is a national office that is part of the WWF network. We are a local NGO that has worked for 50 years with the aim of inspiring all South Africans to live in harmony with nature, for the benefit of our country and the wellbeing of all our people. WWFs work is for nature, for you.
Our work is challenging and exciting and we love what we do. To join our team, you need to be brilliant at what you do, passionate, results-orientated and have a positive attitude.
Background:
The Risk Filter Portfolio Specialist:
Freshwater will lead the delivery of biodiversity and water risk assessment projects for corporate partners using the WWF Risk Filter Suite, helping businesses identify and respond to environmental risks across their operations and value chains. The role combines project management, environmental data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategy support to translate complex technical findings into practical, business-focused recommendations aligned with global frameworks such as SBTN, SBTi, TNFD, and AWS.
Working closely with WWF teams, corporate partners, and the global WWF network, the successful candidate will contribute to advancing water stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and nature-positive business practices.
Title: Risk Filter Portfolio Specialist: Freshwater
Company: Worldwide Fund for Nature
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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