Johannesburg: TAF and E&S Manager – Investment Industry – Johannesburg posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve’s Client is urgently seeking a talented and experienced TAF and E&S Manager to join their team, a leading pan-African investment bank. This full-time position will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will involve significant travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate relevant technical assistance (TA) projects for prospective portfolio companies, both during the investment process and post-investment.
• Lead the onboarding process for new TA projects, including proposal preparation, consultant selection, budget negotiations, and project coordination.
• Oversee all reporting and monitoring functions, including specific reporting to key TAF funders, measuring goals, impacts, and case studies.
• Manage the annual audit of the TAF and assist in its administration, including invoicing.
• Maintain and update TAF Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance with funders’ requirements and alignment with investment and E&S objectives.
• Monitor compliance of beneficiaries with the Funds E&S policies and exclusion lists.
• Maintain and update the list of prospective consultants for different types of technical assistance projects.
• Lead E&S risk analysis during transaction due diligence, in collaboration with the investment team.
• Coordinate with external consultants for E&S due diligence.
• Manage periodic and annual social performance and E&S reporting for the Fund and stakeholders.
• Maintain and update E&S policies, due diligence templates, reporting mechanisms, and tools.
• Facilitate internal trainings and knowledge sharing on E&S with the investment team and stakeholders.
• Undertake other tasks related to the TAF or E&S as required.
• Liaise with investors, internal stakeholders, and external parties on TAF and E&S matters.
• Represent the firm at conferences, webinars, and other events related to TAF and E&S.
• Support discussions with potential new investors.
• Undertake TAF and E&S related work for other funds that Verdant Capital may raise in the future.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience managing technical assistance projects and/or E&S management for or on behalf of impact investors or consultancies.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with or within microfinance institutions / IFIs is preferred.
• Experience working in Africa is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.