Job title: ESG and Impact Officer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Johannesburg, North
Job published: 04/08/2025
Job ID: 64592

Job Description

Newly qualified CA(SA) with a passion for purpose? This is your opportunity to shape impact at scale across Africa.

Our client is a fast-growing pan-African financial group that’s serious about ESG, sustainability, and inclusive finance. With operations spanning Africa and bold plans to expand, they are looking for someone to lead and elevate their Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) and impact initiatives.

 

What’s the role about?

As the ESG & Impact Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and driving the Group’s ESG strategy across their financial services businesses. You’ll ensure they meet international standards, align with investor expectations, and embed sustainable practices that create long-term value socially, environmentally, and financially.

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Design and roll out ESG policies, frameworks, and reporting systems across the Group
  • Conduct ESG risk assessments and advise on mitigation strategies
  • Monitor their environmental and social impact, ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Lead ESG reporting and investor updates, including Green and Social Bond initiatives
  • Train teams and engage stakeholders on ESG best practices
  • Stay on top of global ESG developments and help them evolve ahead of the curve

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Newly qualified CA(SA) with a passion for ESG, sustainability, and capital raising
  • Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple ESG work streams
  • Passionate about embedding ESG in financial services and property development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • Tech-savvy, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, and generative AI tools
  • Must be open to travel in Africa

 

What to expect?

  • Be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial team shaping financial inclusion in Africa
  • Gain hands-on exposure to ESG
  • Office-based with occasional travel across Africa
  • Competitive salary and the chance to grow as the Group

 

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