ESG Specialist

Recruiter:

Tower Group

Job Ref:

JHB004212/LO

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

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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