Sustainability Manager

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African investment management firm is looking for a Sustainability Specialist. You will support investment teams with ESG due diligence, review project sustainability aspects, and prepare reports. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and is fluent in French. This full-time role is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with ESG.
• Fluency in French is required.
• Professional registration or certification in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Support investment teams with ESG due diligence.
• Review sustainability aspects of projects.
• Prepare investor and sustainability reports.

Skills

Action Planning

Data Analysis

ESG

Project Management

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Overview

Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) is one of Africa's leading private alternative investment managers. We have over ZAR 147.6 B (USD 7.8 B) in assets under management in Infrastructure Private Equity, Impact Investing, Hybrid Capital and Diversified Credit.

Established in South Africa in 2000, OMAI is one of the first alternative investment managers inheriting a rich history in the investing space as a member of the Old Mutual Group with more than 175 years of investing experience in Africa. We aim to deliver consistent competitive returns to investors and create a positive long-term impact in the communities and environment we live and invest in.

OMAI is seeking a talented experienced sustainability specialist to provide environmental, social and governance (ESG) and impact input to support investment teams in AIIM.

Key Responsibilities

• Support investment teams with ESG due diligence to determine if potential investments conform to OMAI ESG requirements including UNPRI, Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, IFC EHS and Sector Guidelines, ILO and other relevant standards.
• Provide expertise across multiple sectors and asset classes to effectively manage ESG risks and drive the delivery of positive impacts.
• Review the sustainability aspects of projects and assist specialists with project implementation and contractual compliance in respect to the sustainability aspects of the different funds assets.
• Assist asset managers in monitoring and influencing the assets in the implementation of their sustainability obligations. This includes travelling to sites and engaging with management teams.
• Preparation of investor and sustainability reports and responses to ad-hoc investor / shareholder ESG related queries and client engagement.
• Sustainability data management and analysis to derive insights for internal and external clients from this data.
• Training investment teams in sustainability related issues.
• Ensure Fund compliance with ESG requirements.
• Represent OMAI in public forums on sustainability topics and in governance forums and committees.
• Provide thought leadership thinking and deliverables.

Qualifications & Proficiencies

• Relevant qualifications in environmental and/or social sciences
• 10 years relevant experience
• French speaking
• Appropriate professional registration or certification
• Understanding and working knowledge of UNPRI, Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, IFC EHS Guidelines, ILO, UN SDGs and other relevant sustainability standards and guidelines
• Experience in ESG including Environmental and Social Screening, ES Impact Assessments, ES Due Diligence, Risk Assessment and ES Management Systems (ESMS); experience with biodiversity, biophysical and socio-economic knowledge including climate change work from mitigation to adaptation
• Exposure to sustainability aspects associated with capital intensive infrastructure projects (oil and gas, thermal power, renewable energy, roads, ports, etc.)
• Experience in implementing and monitoring environmental and social management systems and plans within construction and operational businesses

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Ability to manage third party consultants
• Ability to critically review and integrate information
• Ability to influence for successful data collection
• Ability to present information clearly
• Experience in working across cultures in several countries
• Self-driven, self-motivated and results driven
• Flexible and dynamic, able to deal with change
• Excellent intellectual and conceptual abilities
• Detail-oriented
• High level of confidence, resolve and resilience
• Commitment to high-quality work and consistent productivity
• Energetic and team-oriented

Skills

Action Planning; Adaptive Thinking; Alternative Investments; Analytical Thinking; Budget Management; Business Case Development; Current State Assessment; Data Analysis; Data Compilation; Data Modeling; Due Diligence; ESG; Evaluating Information Gaps; Investments; Policies & Procedures; Private Equity; Project Performance Management; Renewable Energy Solution Analysis

Education

Bachelors Degree (B)

Closing Date

08 July 2025 23:59

Job Details

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Program Management, Data Collection, Environmental Services, Industrial Cleaning, Root Cause Analysis, OSHA, Project Management, Team Management, EPA, Leadership Experience, EHS, Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1