Environmental Consultant — Remote & Impactful Conservation

WWF South Africa; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and dynamic team

Flexible hours and remote work options

Job summary

WWF South Africa is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our Conservation team in Port Elizabeth. You will provide technical expertise to conservation programs and help develop new projects and initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in environmental conservation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.

Qualifications

• Strong background in environmental science or related field.
• Significant experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to conservation programs
• Develop and implement new projects and initiatives
• Manage and lead teams of conservationists and project staff
• Engage with stakeholders, including government, business, and civil society
• Develop and manage budgets and project plans

Skills

Environmental science

Conservation biology

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

WWF South Africa is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our Conservation team in Port Elizabeth. You will provide technical expertise to conservation programs and help develop new projects and initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in environmental conservation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.