Sustainability Risk Management & Reporting

Edge Executive Search Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Centurion is seeking a Manager for Sustainability Risk Management and Reporting. This role involves leading the design and execution of sustainability risk management, ESG reporting, and carbon accounting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in sustainability or risk management. Competitive compensation is available.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, or risk management.
• Proven knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and assurance processes.
• Understanding of financial services and agricultural finance environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage ESG and sustainability reporting systems.
• Develop carbon accounting and GHG emissions frameworks.
• Coordinate disclosures to regulators and stakeholders.
• Integrate sustainability insights into decision-making.
• Monitor compliance with sustainability frameworks.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Systems thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Risk, or Business Management

Job description

Manager: Sustainability Risk Management and Reporting | Centurion, Gauteng | Permanent

Shape the future of sustainable finance. Join a purpose-led financial institution driving inclusive agricultural growth and climate resilience across South Africa.

In this strategic role, you will lead the design and execution of sustainability risk management, ESG reporting, and carbon accounting across the Bank. Your work will directly influence climate-aligned decision-making, enhance disclosure credibility, and ensure the organisation’s alignment with global sustainability frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Design and manage ESG and sustainability reporting systems for internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop carbon accounting and GHG emissions frameworks aligned with global standards (GHG Protocol, PCAF).

• Coordinate disclosures to regulators, funders, and development finance institutions.

• Integrate sustainability insights into credit, investment, and risk decision-making.

• Lead assurance-readiness of ESG performance indicators and disclosures.

• Monitor compliance with frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, ISSB, and SDGs.

• Identify sustainability risks and emerging ESG trends, proposing data-driven mitigation strategies.

• Support the development of sustainability-linked financial products and climate-related initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Risk, or Business Management.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, or risk management.

• Proven knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and assurance processes.

• Strong data analysis, systems thinking, and communication skills.

• Understanding of financial services and agricultural finance environments.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and disciplines.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, credible, and timely ESG and carbon disclosures.

• Integration of sustainability risk management into all levels of business decision-making.

• Measurable progress towards climate-aligned financial and operational goals.

• Enhanced stakeholder trust through transparent sustainability reporting.