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Managing Consultant - Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) (Mid-Senior Level)

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead complex environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) assignments for major infrastructure, mining, energy, and industrial projects across Africa, serving development finance institutions, global lenders, and investors.

Role type

Senior IC Managing Consultant (ESDD)

Builds

Transaction advisory and sustainable finance services for African development and infrastructure projects

Domain

Sustainability, ESG, and sustainable finance in the African infrastructure and resource sectors

Required skills

Environmental and social due diligence, risk management, client relationship management, project management, team leadership, strategic business growth, technical excellence in sustainability

Preferred skills

Experience in sustainable finance, climate change, biodiversity, human rights, decarbonisation, and ESG strategy

Technologies

Sustainability frameworks, ESG assessment tools, risk management platforms

Responsibilities

Lead complex due diligence assignments, build trusted client relationships, mentor and develop consultants, contribute to the strategic growth of the ESDD practice, serve as a Project Manager and People Leader

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities