ESG Manager (Africa) - Cape Town, SA

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

20004803

Date posted:

Friday, September 23, 2022

Location:

Claremont, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


JOB SUMMARY:
ESG Manager (Africa) - Cape Town, SA Competitive Package on Offer! Are you passionate about pl

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESG Manager (Africa) – Cape Town, SA

Competitive Package on Offer!

Are you passionate about playing an active part in creating a sustainable?

Our client, a Global Investment firm (renewables, water, wastewater and / or waste infrastructure) is in search of a highly effective ESG Manager (consulting / industry/ project finance) to support the Africa region and the wider ESG global teams.

One would describe you as having the demonstrated ability to lead change, to inspire confidence and commitment, by way of your strong motivational, relationship building and solutions driven skills. You are both a self-starter and team player with a high degree of effectiveness in multitasking, managing priorities and delivering to challenging timescales.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Investment Support

  • E&S due diligence of deals
  • Preparation of inputs to investment papers, attendance at investment committee meetings, and other tasks as required to support the investment process
  • Project development phase tasks relating to IFC-compliant environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and other specialist studies (such as preparation of RfPs; evaluation of proposals; selection and appointment of consultants; coordination of consultant activities; technical review of reports).
  • Attendance at meetings, liaison with project partners, provision of project-related advice and guidance for E&S management.
  • Project governance and management (including preparation of or contribution to documents as required, participation in project management meetings, management committee meetings)
  • Support with the development and implementation of investment-specific Community Development Programmes.

E&S Governance and Strategy

  • Support with the development, revision, and update of key governance documents such as the Responsible Investment Policy, the ESMS and the Community Development Framework and supporting procedures and processes.
  • Contribute to the development of tools and templates for use by the ESG team.

Impact Analysis and Reporting

  • Support with all required ESG performance and impact reporting commitments including the quarterly and annual investor reports.

Thought Leadership

  • Conduct research and prepare papers and presentations for internal and external use on current, cross-cutting or emerging themes in the field of ESG that are related to the business, and the managed funds.

Qualifications and Experience required:

  • A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in an ESG-relevant discipline
  • 8+ years’ experience in ESG management (consulting, industry or project finance)
  • Expertise in renewables, water, wastewater and/or waste infrastructure
  • Excellent knowledge of environmental and social issues as they relate to the business
  • Technically proficient (advanced) in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in written and oral English language
  • French would be an advantage.
  • Comfortable with periodic travel to project sites

To apply, please forward us an updated and detailed copy of your CV to Andrea Jones: and Nicole Spamers:

 

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