Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real impact in the property industry? Redefine Properties is opening applications for its Sustainability Internship Programme, offering young graduates the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while contributing to South Africa’s growing green building movement. The programme is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with additional placements available in Cape Town.
Purpose of the Programme
This internship is designed to expose graduates to the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Interns will gain insight into how sustainability is embedded into property investments, asset management, and reporting frameworks. A core part of the role also focuses on Green Building objectives, with close collaboration with the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).
Interns will provide administrative, research, and project support to ensure sustainability deliverables are aligned with Redefine’s ESG strategy.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the programme, interns will contribute across several focus areas:
- Data Collection & Management: Gathering ESG-related information from stakeholders, validating data, and ensuring accuracy on reporting platforms.
- Research & Benchmarking: Conducting research on ESG trends, regulatory updates, and green building certification requirements. Identifying opportunities to improve building performance for recertification and ESG ratings.
- Reporting Support: Assisting in the preparation of ESG reports and disclosures, including frameworks like GRI, CSRD, ISSB, and GRESB.
- Project Support: Coordinating sustainability initiatives such as energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, social investment activities, and green building certifications.
- General Administration: Maintaining ESG documentation, preparing meeting notes, scheduling, and processing payments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Contributing to internal awareness campaigns and liaising with teams to track project progress.
Experience and Qualifications
Applicants must hold a relevant tertiary qualification in the built environment or environmental studies. Professional accreditation and prior ESG experience would be an added advantage.
Skills required include:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Data management and analysis ability.
- Excellent research and report writing skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
A basic understanding of ESG concepts and familiarity with sustainability reporting standards are essential, along with an interest in climate change, social impact, and governance in the real estate sector.
Learning Opportunities
This internship provides practical exposure to sustainability practices within a listed property company. Interns will benefit from:
- Hands-on experience with ESG data management and reporting in a REIT.
- Insight into integrating ESG into property investment and asset management.
- Participation in sustainability initiatives in the built environment.
- Networking opportunities with property, finance, and ESG professionals.
- Completion of relevant academic or short courses identified by the company.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to grow their expertise in sustainable property management and green building practices. By joining Redefine Properties, interns will not only build their careers but also contribute to South Africa’s vision of a greener, more sustainable future.
How to Apply
APPLY FOR THE REDEFINE PROPERTIES SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
CLOSING DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2025
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