ESG Manager - Fully Remote
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded ESG Manager to support large-scale energy, infrastructure and mining developments across Southern Africa and international markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring Environmental, Social and Governance strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, international standards and investor requirements.
This role will suit a professional who understands ESG risks within complex development projects and can work closely with project teams, investors, lenders, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure responsible and sustainable business practices.
- Develop and implement ESG strategies, policies and frameworks aligned with international best practices.
- Conduct ESG risk assessments, due diligence and impact assessments for energy, infrastructure and mining projects.
- Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, social and governance legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor environmental and social performance, including sustainability targets and mitigation plans.
- Support project financing, capital raising and investment processes by preparing ESG documentation and reports.
- Apply relevant international standards, including IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and applicable World Bank Environmental and Social Framework requirements.
- Oversee environmental and social management plans, stakeholder engagement and community development initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate ESG risks relating to climate change, biodiversity, labour practices, human rights, health and safety, and community impacts.
- Prepare ESG reports, sustainability disclosures and performance metrics for management, investors and other stakeholders.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, regulators and project developers to integrate ESG considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Promote responsible business practices, ethical governance and continuous improvement across projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant ESG, environmental and social management or sustainability experience, preferably within energy, infrastructure, mining or project finance.
- Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, environmental and social risk management, and sustainability reporting.
- Experience conducting ESG due diligence, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
- Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and international lender requirements.
- Excellent report-writing, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote, cross-border environment.
- Exposure to renewable energy, particularly solar PV projects, power generation or infrastructure development.
- Experience supporting project finance, investment advisory or capital-raising transactions.
- Knowledge of climate risk, carbon emissions, biodiversity and community impact assessments.
- Experience working with international development finance institutions, commercial lenders or institutional investors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Commercial awareness and sound risk judgement.
- High attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Professionalism, integrity and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.