ESG Manager

Sun International

2026/05/19   Sandton

Job Ref #: SI-938
Industry: Hotel/Catering/Hospitality/Leisure
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Sun International is looking for an experienced ESG Manager to lead and drive the Group’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, sustainability initiatives and compliance frameworks. The role will partner with leadership to manage ESG risks, support responsible business practices and drive long-term value creation across the organisation.
Job Description

 The ESG Manager for Sun International will be responsible for leading the development, monitoring and recording of the Environmental, Social and Governance programme, policy and procedures. This will include providing technical expertise on key issues related to environmental and social impact assessment and on sustainability risks in the design, preparation and implementation of operations with the aim of providing opportunities to gain competitive advantage, effectively manage risk and increase stakeholder value creation in a manner which fully protects Sun International and its subsidiaries’ interests.

The role will be required to partner with Sun International leadership and management and external authorities to understand and support the overall business strategy and objectives, monitor ESG processes and then make necessary recommendations for any change in policy, procedure and implementation of new systems aligned with the business roadmap, in line with Company standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.

This role will be required to ensure all practices are in line with policy, frameworks and tools based on researched leading and industry practice, and to drive solutions and provide insights to advise, enable and support informed decision-making and mitigation of risk.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies

  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient skills in MS Office
  • Working knowledge and application of legislation and regulations (Company’s Act, Financial, labour legislation, SHE Acts)
  • Working knowledge of Legislation and Regulations around gaming and hospitality
  • In-depth knowledge of the industry
  • Energy and sustainability
  • Policy formulation
  • Internal controls and corporate compliance
  • Report writing
  • Auditing
  • Risk assessments
  • Risk Reporting and trend analyses
  • Business & Financial Acumen
  • Presentation skills
  • Conceptual and analytical skills
  • Influencing and Asserting
  • Organising and control
Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental management, engineering or other related fields

Experience:

  • 8 years experience in business administration, audit, sustainability or other related field
  • Experience in identifying environmental and social risk issues and developing mitigation measures to ensure operational compliance
  • Experience performing ESG reporting or advisory work with frameworks and ratings (i.e. GRI, CDP)
  • Project management experience