ESG Specialist

SUMMARY:
ESG Specialist will be responsible for development and implementation of ESG standard operating procedures and develop and implement ESG due diligence Questionnaires and guidelines. The position requires sound working knowledge on sustainable investments, impact investments, social impact metrics, summative and formative evaluations of social impact.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in the ESG related field or related qualification
• Experience on ESG integration will be advantageous
• Understanding of Investments/Investment policy and active ownership
• At least 4+ years’ experience in a ESG role
• Experience in a leadership role and demonstrated supervisory capacity
• Corporate governance, ESG, Responsible investing, Capital markets
• Working knowledge of BBBEE issues
• Good Understanding of ESG principles
• Environmental Impact Assessment (NEMA Compliance)
• ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Preferred Body / Association: Institute of Directors, Chartered Institute of Secretaries, IAIA (SA) – International Association for Impact Assessments (South Africa), registered with a professional body.

Duties:

• Develop knowledge management at deal level
• Develop ESG knowledge management process
• Develop and implement knowledge management tools
• Assist in developing ESG policy, guidelines and frameworks
• Prepare and present ESG outcomes on portfolio companies
• Ensure ESG issues are built into investment decision-making process
• Training deal teams on ESG issues
• Train investee companies on ESG issues
• Develop and implement knowledge management process on ESG matters

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