Durban: Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst posted by Telebest

February 22, 2026 Jobs in Durban

Job Description

About the Role

Our client, Telebest, is seeking an Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst to join their team in Durban. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of ESG integration in investment processes and ensuring compliance with ESG principles.

Key Responsibilities

Work within an investment team to support the implementation of the organization’s commitment to ESG integration in investment processes.
Ensure ESG principles, plans, and issues are adopted in the investment decision-making process and enforce compliance thereof.
Conduct periodic impact analysis and engage with portfolio companies on ESG issues.
Provide in-depth and creative analysis of ESG and global mega trends.
Support and develop tools for the effective integration of ESG analysis into the investment process.
Present analysis and provide guidance on the ESG risks and opportunities that impact investments.
Develop ESG processes and policies to assess and monitor potential investments.
Develop ESG policies that align with the company’s mandate, local and national legislation as well as the ESG regulatory universe.
Assess and make recommendations to maintain good policies and procedures to assist in investment activities.
Prepare and assist the investment team in the appraisal of ESG information received.
Undertake quarterly site visits to investee companies.
Assist in ad hoc tasks of performance and attribution within the risk and compliance department.
Prepare and assist PIO to complete quarterly reports of each portfolio company in line with agreed reporting.
Review tender documents and advise the Bid Evaluation Committee.
Review and assist in legal agreements to ensure risk protection.
Work in conjunction with the IO and risk officer in conducting and preparing due diligence reports on project proposals.
Contribute towards the development and presentation of post-investment monitoring reports.

Requirements

A Post-Graduate Degree in Business, Finance, Social, Environmental Sciences or Engineering.
Developmental studies, Economics or similar; MBA, MSc or CFA would be advantageous.
3+ years experience working within a sustainable or ESG environment.
A keen understanding of ESG matters and knowledge on how companies manage and report on ESG issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English – essential.
Experience in communicating with senior executives and external stakeholders – desirable.
Highly motivated, organized and disciplined in managing workflows.
Ability to function well in a diverse team.
Able to analyse and present data in a structured and consistent manner.
A self-motivated and an enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail.
Understanding of ESG, investment and related policies.
Understanding PE partnership agreements.
Strong stakeholder engagement capability.
Understanding of various reporting principles and codes.

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Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are mentioned in the original job description.

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