Environmental Assessment Lead (EAPASA-Registered)

Helderbergpersonnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderbergpersonnel seeks an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner registered with EAPASA to lead environmental assessments and regulatory submissions in Cape Town. You will manage applications, engage with clients and authorities, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities include public participation planning, baseline assessments, and high-quality reporting (EIAs, BARs, EMPrs, WULAs).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience independently managing Environmental Impact Assessment and Water Use Licence Application processes.
• Fully registered with EAPASA; Candidate EAPs may be considered where full registration is imminent.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate, high-quality technical reports (EIAs, BARs, EMPrs, WULAs).

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental application processes and coordinate with specialists and authorities.
• Plan and facilitate public participation and stakeholder engagements.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Conduct baseline and constraint assessments for projects.
• Prepare and compile environmental reports and regulatory submissions (EIAs, BARs, EMPrs, WULAs).
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and project conditions.
• Mentor junior consultants and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

WULA

Regulatory processes

Client engagement

Report writing

Project management

Education

Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Geography degree

Job description

Helderbergpersonnel seeks an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner registered with EAPASA to lead environmental assessments and regulatory submissions in Cape Town. You will manage applications, engage with clients and authorities, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities include public participation planning, baseline assessments, and high-quality reporting (EIAs, BARs, EMPrs, WULAs).