About the Organisation
Just Share is a non-profit shareholder activism and responsible investment organisation working to advance climate and economic justice in South Africa. We use advocacy, engagement, and research to influence institutional investors and the companies they invest in, to drive more just, inclusive and sustainable business practices.
Our work sits at the intersection of climate risk, financial accountability, and corporate responsibility. We aim to shift power and capital to enable a low-carbon, inclusive economy that prioritises people and the planet.
About the Job
The Climate Finance Analyst will utilise their financial expertise to support Just Share’s strategy and deepen the organisation’s work in climate finance and responsible investment. The candidate will work across research, advocacy, activism, and stakeholder engagement to build sector capacity, expand regulatory influence, and integrate climate justice into financial decision-making.
How this role connects to climate finance and Just Share’s strategic responsibilities:
Supports the analysis of climate-related financial disclosures (e.g. by financial institutions and fossil fuel companies).
Enhances Just Share’s engagement with companies, investors, regulators, and public stakeholders.
Builds internal capacity for climate finance integration across programmes.
Contributes to long-term sector development in sustainable finance, transition finance taxonomies, transition plans, and just transition strategies.
Contributes to Just Share’s climate finance strategy by helping to interpret and apply sustainable finance frameworks such as taxonomies, climate disclosure standards, and transition plan guidance, ensuring that corporate activities align with science-based climate goals.
This role is part of the Climate Finance Fellowship, a 12-month program designed to bridge the talent gap in the climate finance sector. The Fellowship supports mid-career finance professionals who are looking to transition into purpose-driven, climate-focused work—particularly within nonprofit and civil society organizations across the Global South.
Now entering its second cohort (following a successful inaugural program in 2024–2025), the Fellowship places participants within high-impact host organizations, in full time roles, where they take on a core finance or strategy role related to climate finance. In addition to this placement, Fellows join a cohort-based learning journey that includes:
Tailored climate and leadership development modules
One-on-one coaching and mentorship
Peer learning and community exchange
Access to professional networks in climate and development
A dedicated professional development fund to support individualized learning goals
The Fellowship is led by Surge Climate Talent (SCT), with program design and implementation managed by Global Good x Amani, an international impact consulting and leadership development firm. Together, SCT and GGxAmani work to ensure host organizations are supported, Fellows are set up for success, and the program contributes meaningfully to strengthening the climate finance ecosystem.
This opportunity is especially suited for professionals from the private or public sectors with strong finance or related sector experience who may not yet have worked in climate or nonprofit contexts. It is also open to those currently in the nonprofit sector seeking to specialize in climate finance. Additionally, in this second cohort, the fellowship also includes some legal placements (e.g., in regulatory or compliance-oriented teams), where the role has a clear emphasis on finance-related or corporate law responsibilities, and the organization views this as a long-term strategic role, rather than a short-term or one-off project.
Key Responsibilities
Conducting in-depth research and financial analysis of JSE-listed companies and institutional investors, with a focus on how their strategies, investment decisions, and capital allocation align with climate science and support a transition to a low-carbon economy.
Assessing corporate climate transition plans, emissions targets, sustainable and transition finance, and sustainability strategies to determine their financial credibility, ambition, and alignment with long-term value creation.
Analysing corporate climate-related disclosures and sustainability reporting, evaluating how effectively companies are integrating climate risks and opportunities into their financial planning and operations.
Identifying and assessing financial and ESG risks and opportunities linked to climate action, supporting Just Share’s advocacy for improved corporate accountability and the redirection of capital towards a just and inclusive transition.
Requirements
Qualifications and experience – essential
3– 8 years’ experience in finance, accounting, investment, or consulting.
A relevant finance qualification
Strong analytical and research capabilities; financial statement fluency.
Advanced Excel and quantitative analysis skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to work across disciplines and contribute to a learning-oriented team.
Integrity, adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to apply finance skills to systemic issues.
Legally permitted to work in South Africa.
Qualifications and Experience – Desirable
CFA Level I or II, or equivalent finance certifications.
Exposure to ESG, climate finance, sustainability, or impact investing.
Familiarity with policy and regulatory frameworks.
Exposure to or experience working with development finance institutions, multilateral development banks, asset managers, or within financial regulatory environments is advantageous.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in other South African languages an advantage.
To apply
To apply, email your application by Friday 5th September 2025 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za
