Jobs at Robert Walters

• A leading player in the Alternative Investments space is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join their team in Johannesburg.
• As the Risk Manager within this processive and thriving business, your primary goal will be to work closely with various teams, developing and implementing strategies that mitigate financial and other relevant risks while safeguarding investors' financial interests.
• The ideal candidate for the Risk Manager role is a confident and self-motivated professional who excels both independently and in collaborative settings, consistently ensuring the successful achievement of targets.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Risk Manager:

• Fully Qualified CA(SA)
• CFA qualificationis highly advantageous
• 5-7 years of experience in risk management
• NB!!Must have experience working within thealternative investments space
• Experience in developing risk-related models specific to Alternative Investments
• In-depth knowledge of investment risk, market dynamics and regulatory frameworks governing alternative assets
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, valuationsandanalysis
• Systems knowledge:MS Office suite, particularly Excel, with advanced functions and macros

Key duties of the Risk Manager:

• Identify, assess, and manage the risks associated with Alternative Investments.
• Work closely with investment, compliance, and operations teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of risks associated with different investment strategies and asset classes.
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor risk exposures of alternative investments on an ongoing basis.
• Provide recommendations for portfolio adjustments based on emerging risks.

Key personal skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex risk concepts for non-experts
• High attention to detail and accuracy

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• Our client is on the hunt for a motivated and dynamic Sales Representative to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive business growth, achieve sales targets, and build strong relationships with clients. With a focus on developing effective sales strategies, this position requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to provide tailored solutions to meet client needs. In addition to a competitive commission structure, they offer health and wellness benefits and opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Drive business growth through effective sales strategies
• Build strong relationships with clients
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

What you'll do:

• As a Sales Representative, you will play a pivotal role in driving our client's business growth. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing innovative sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, presenting products/services effectively, negotiating contracts, closing sales deals, collaborating with the marketing team, providing regular sales reports, staying updated on industry trends, and identifying new opportunities. Your proactive approach will be key in exceeding sales targets and achieving revenue goals.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Present and demonstrate products/services to potential clients, highlighting their benefits and value.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to achieve revenue goals.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
• Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to management.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for the Sales Representative role brings proven experience in sales along with strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• You are capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools is essential for this role.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field would be preferred. The ability to travel as needed is also required.
• Proven experience in sales.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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• The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) is looking for a senior attorney to join their management team and head their Corporate Accountability & Transparency programme. This position is for an admitted attorney with experience in legal and people management, a passion for environmental rights and social justice, and an interest in holding South African and multinational corporates accountable for their impact on our environment and people.
• The core focus of the Corporate Accountability & Transparency programme is to boldly confront corporate failures to comply with environmental laws and to hold these companies accountable for the detrimental impacts of their investments on society and the environment; and to raise investor awareness about the significant risks of non-compliance.
• The CER Corporate Accountability & Transparency programme is at the forefront of strategically developing innovative methods to improve transparency and accountability to ensure that the actions of polluting companies as well as Development Financial Institutions (DFI) are scrutinised and acknowledge the impacts of polluting companies on the environment and our communities, through-
• Tracking environmental impacts and violations of environmental laws by companies operating in South Africa;
• Shareholder activism to compel compliance with environmental laws and disclosure of impacts and violations;
• Input into sustainable reporting frameworks and guidelines;
• Engagement with companies, institutional investors and industry associations around environmental impacts and disclosures;
• Monitoring and advocacy for Environmental and Social Governance compliance of companies and DFI’s;
• Ensuring a human rights-based approach to climate finance in the just energy transition discourse;
• Litigating against corporations for failure to comply with environmental laws and challenge their policies that exacerbate climate change.
• Working with CER’s other programmes, the CA&T programme seeks to change public expectations of corporate obligations to realise environmental justice and to ensure that the operations of industry do not violate our Constitutional rights.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• An LLB or equivalent qualification; an LLM, particularly in environmental or human rights law, will be an advantage.
• Admission as attorney of the High Court of South Africa, with proven track record of at least 5 years’ post-qualification litigation experience, particularly in constitutional and administrative law (experience in environmental litigation at strategic level would be an advantage).
• Sound knowledge of Superior Courts’ procedures and practice.
• Experience in managing and overseeing advocacy campaigns and strategies.
• Experience in managing numerous complex litigation matters, providing strategic advice and direction, and overseeing work of litigation attorneys.
• An understanding of social issues and the needs of communities impacted by environmental degradation and injustice, and a passion for social, environmental and climate justice.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of environmental laws and the legal requirements of corporate governance, disclosure and reporting; sustainable and responsible investment initiatives and associated environmental, social, and governance factors; and legal and procedural requirements for environmental decision-making and legal challenges.
• Proven experience in developing legal (litigation and advocacy) strategies.
• Aptitude for leadership and managerial competence: at least 5 years’ experience in a management role, including people management and a commitment to the career development of attorneys and candidate attorneys.
• Commitment to and experience in implementing diversity, inclusion, and transformation in all aspects of the work, building a value-driven institutional culture, and promoting staff wellness.
• Competence and experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Good public speaking skills, and experience and confidence in dealing with the media.
• Excellent networking skills, and strong capabilities in building support amongst a wide range of stakeholders, partners and networks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• While we require flexibility from all our staff as our strategic imperatives change and develop over time, key responsibilities of this position currently include the following:
• Programme leadership and implementation: Leading the Corporate Accountability programme, and ensuring delivery against the CER’s Strategic Plan; reporting, recording and sharing learning for systemic change; and providing strategic and inclusive leadership to the programme team;
• Strategic litigation: Providing key strategic advice and direction in litigation, and overseeing the programme’s strategic litigation for communities and civil society organisations in line with CER’s litigation strategy and priorities;
• Legal advocacy: Leading the programme’s advocacy and engagement with regulators, corporates, and other stakeholders that impact corporate accountability, in order to achieve strategic change and improved practice; drafting evidence-based reports in support of the programme’s strategic objectives; providing expert input into draft environmental, social, and governance policies and legislation; and making submissions in Parliament and in other key forums;
• Strategic communications: Building the profile of the CER and Corporate Accountability programme by leading a communications plan for the programme, which includes writing editorials and media releases, and giving media interviews;
• Financial management: Planning the programme budget; monitoring and controlling expenditure against the programme budget; and liaising with and reporting to funders;
• Human resources and talent management: Managing the performance and career development of, and training and overseeing, the work of attorneys, candidate attorneys, and any other staff in the programme team; and working to strengthen and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the programme team.

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• Our client is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping a positive employee relations culture. This role will be instrumental in modernising ER policies, processes, and frameworks to foster an environment of trust, fairness, and business effectiveness. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive a shift from a reactive, compliance-driven ER approach to a proactive, business-integrated model that fosters engagement and accountability.
• Drive ER strategy and culture transformation
• Modernise ER policies and processes
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers

What you'll do:

• As a Senior Employee Relations Manager, you will be responsible for partnering with the HR Senior Management Team to develop and execute a progressive ER strategy that aligns with the organisation's business goals. You will review and redesign ER policies and procedures, ensuring they are fair, transparent, and support business sustainability. Your role will also involve developing an ER governance model that ensures consistency in decision-making while empowering management to handle ER matters effectively. You will monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to keep ER policies current and competitive. Furthermore, you will develop and deliver training programs for managers to enhance their ability to manage employee relations effectively. In collaboration with the Group ER Manager, you will lead the resolution of high-risk and complex ER cases.
• Partner with HR Senior Management Team in developing and executing a progressive ER strategy
• Review and redesign ER policies and procedures
• Develop an ER governance model that ensures consistency in decision-making
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to keep ER policies current and competitive
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers to enhance their ability to manage employee relations effectively
• Partner with the Group ER Manager in leading the resolution of high-risk and complex ER cases

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for the Senior Employee Relations Manager position brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field. With a postgraduate degree in Industrial Relations/Labour Law or equivalent, you have spent at least 8 years gaining progressive ER experience within a complex, multi-site or unionised environment. Your 5 years of management experience in ER or labour law has equipped you with strong decision-making skills which allow you to balance compliance, business needs, and employee engagement effectively. Your deep understanding of labour laws, employment regulations, and ER best practices sets you apart. You have the ability to convey complex ER matters in a clear, concise manner, making you an invaluable asset to any team.
• Postgraduate degree in Industrial Relations/Labour Law or equivalent
• 8 years of progressive ER experience within a complex, multi-site, or unionised environment
• 5 years management experience in ER or labour law
• Deep understanding of labour laws, employment regulations, and ER best practices
• Strong decision-making skills to balance compliance, business needs, and employee engagement effectively
• Ability to convey complex ER matters in a clear, concise manner