A vacancy for an ambitious Senior Environmental Consultant has become available in our Cape Town office. Applications are invited from suitably qualified consultants with experience in ESG consulting and ESIA processes.
Job Purpose:
The candidate will provide support and leadership in the field of environmental assessment, sustainable development, strategic environmental planning and a range of other environmental management fields.
Core Functions:
- Manage EIA projects.
- Compile proposals and reports.
- Coordinate project schedules.
- Manage budgets.
- Appoint and manage specialists.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and sustain new business and client relationships.
- Mentor junior colleagues.
Competencies:
- Excellent knowledge and application of environmental legislation.
- Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment.
- Self starter and committed team player.
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills – additional languages would be advantageous.
- Analytical and integrative skills across diverse disciplines and sectors.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Environmental Management (Honours) or higher / other relevant degree.
- Registered EAP or Pr.Sci.Nat.
- Approximately 10 years’ experience.
- Valid driver’s license and own transport.
- Willingness to travel within and outside South Africa.
- The candidate should have experience in managing ESIAs in South Africa and elsewhere. Experience in an allied specialist sub-discipline (e.g. biodiversity, socio-economic assessment, air quality, climate change) will be an advantage.
Detailed applications must be forwarded to the Human Resources Department at
[email protected] as soon as possible.
Applicants not receiving a response within 2 weeks should deem their applications to have been unsuccessful.
