Hire Resolve’s client in the renewable energy industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an Environmental Specialist in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
Project Development:
- Support Project Developers managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for new projects, focusing on mitigating environmental risks.
- Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards from project initiation.
- Assist in drafting Environmental Management Program Reports (EMPr) and maintain up-to-date knowledge on environmental legislation.
- Support biodiversity offsets and manage a biodiversity legal database.
Business Development:
- Address environmental gaps in lender due diligence and ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards.
- Adapt Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) to project-specific contexts.
Project Implementation:
- Develop and oversee compliance checklists for pre-construction and mitigation measures.
- Manage contracts with external Environmental Control Officers (ECO) and Environmental Specialists (ESO).
- Review reports and collaborate on solutions to environmental challenges.
Asset Management:
- Ensure all company assets comply with environmental regulations and management plans.
Requirements:
Must-have Qualifications and Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Management, Geography, or related field.
- Candidate should have SACNASP / EAPASA certification.
Preferred Qualifications and Certifications:
- Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, or related field.
- Professional SACNASP / EAPASA certification.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in environmental roles.
- Preferably 8+ years with experience in the Renewable Energy sector.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of NEMA, environmental laws, and guidelines.
- Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
- Skills in environmental monitoring, auditing, and contractor management.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills advantageous.
Leadership Competencies:
- Capable of managing and supervising external environmental team members.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
- Paid Time Off (PTO), if applicable.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Apply for this role today by contacting Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. Visit the Hire Resolve website at hireresolve.us or email your CV to [email protected].
We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. Should you not be suitable, we will keep your CV on file and contact you for future vacancies.
