Carbon Projects Manager

After successful completion of the first phase of WeAct’s South Africa Grasslands Project, WeAct is seeking a motivated and delivery-focused Carbon Projects Manager, South Africa to support the implementation of iour South African high-integrity, nature-based carbon credit projects.

Reporting to the Head of Carbon Projects, South Africa, this role will play a central operational role in coordinating day-to-day project delivery across the South Africa Grasslands Management Project (VCS2710) and future carbon initiatives. Working closely with WeAct’s local and international technical teams, the Carbon Projects Manager will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with international carbon standards.

The role combines field coordination, stakeholder engagement and project management. Responsibilities include coordinating implementation partners, supporting participating landowners, participating in project monitoring and reporting activities, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring implementation milestones are achieved.

This position is well suited to someone with 3-5 years’ experience delivering environmental, agricultural or carbon projects who enjoys working both in the field and with multidisciplinary technical teams. The successful candidate will be highly organised, practical, collaborative and passionate about delivering measurable climate, environmental and community outcomes.

Based in South Africa (specific location negotiable), the Carbon Projects Manager reports directly to the Head of Carbon Projects, South Africa, while working closely with WeAct’s international technical specialists and project teams.

How to Apply

Full details on the role, responsibilities and eligibility requirements can be found in the position description below. Applications and enquiries should be directed to Brad Kerin, General Manager via email at brad@weact.com.au. Your application should include:

• a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (addressing qualifications and experience listed in the position description); and
• a current CV/resume including full contact details.

Applications close August 16, 2026.

About WeAct

WeAct is a global carbon project development and trading organisation that develops nature and technology-based carbon credit projects with local communities in developing countries around the world. Established in 2009 as a ‘profit for purpose’ company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, WeAct now hosts technical, project and carbon trading teams in Australia, Colombia, Fiji, India, Madagascar, PNG, and South Africa.

In South Africa, WeAct engages in voluntary and compliance carbon trading activities, whilst also working with local NGO partners and landowners to deliver the South Africa Grasslands Management Project (VCS2710).

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