Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Dante; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner to lead complex environmental assessment projects across Africa. The ideal candidate will have 4–5 years of EIA experience and must be EAPASA registered. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and promoting sustainability practices.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ private sector EIA experience in South Africa; renewable energy sector preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Africa as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex environmental assessment projects.
• Ensure quality control and client satisfaction.
• Prepare proposals and tenders.

Skills

Project management skills

Understanding of environmental regulations

Ability to deliver results on time

Knowledge of SEMAs

Strong communication skills

Education

EAPASA registration

Job description

Overview

Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAPASA Registered) – Cape Town (In-house; travel across Africa, required)

Our client in the Environmental Consulting / Renewable Energy sector is looking for an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner who is professionally registered with EAPASA and has 4–5 years of private sector EIA experience.

Minimum requirements

• Professional registration with EAPASA (Mandatory)
• 4–5 years’ private sector EIA experience in South Africa; renewable energy sector preferred
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver results on time and on budget
• Deep understanding of environmental regulations, SEMAs, and the Equator Principles
• Willingness to travel across Africa as required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex environmental assessment projects, including EIA, ECO, EMP, and construction management
• Coordinate environmental services, monitoring, and auditing teams
• Ensure quality control, timely deliverables, and client satisfaction
• Prepare proposals, tenders, and scopes of work.
• Track budgets and project costs
• Develop operational systems, processes, and training programmes for the team
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Represent the organisation at industry forums and public engagements
• Promote sustainability, regenerative design, and renewable energy best practices

Consultant

Lynette Wolmarans – Dante Personnel, Mpumalanga

Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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