Lead -Environmental Planning and Advisory

WSP; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Director to lead their Africa Environmental Planning and Advisory Team. The successful candidate will oversee significant environmental planning initiatives and ensure sustainable development across the region. With a strong background in social and environmental specialties, the candidate will need a minimum of 18 years of experience and solid project management skills. Proficiency in English report writing and a commitment to health and safety standards are also crucial.

Qualifications

• 18 years or more experience in environmental and/or social specialties.
• Project experience in various infrastructure sectors and commercial acumen.
• Experience in Sub Sahara Africa outside South Africa required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Africa Environmental Planning and Advisory Team.
• Oversee environmental planning initiatives and strategic advisory services.
• Ensure sustainable development practices across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental planning

Social impact assessment

Technical report writing

Project management

Education

EAPASA Registration

Registered Pr. Sci. Nat

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead our Africa Environmental Planning and Advisory (EPA) Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing environmental planning initiatives, providing strategic advisory services, and ensuring sustainable development practices across the region.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

• Demonstrable leadership experience.
• 18 years or more experience as an environmental and/or social specialist leading and delivering local and international (Africa) ESIA and/or ESDD consulting assignments.
• EAPASA Registration is required or evidence of application in process. Registered Pr. Sci. Nat is recommended.
• Project experience across the following sectors: conventional and renewable power generation and transmission, road and rail infrastructure, mining, ports and marine infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledgeable in a wide range of environmental and social sub-disciplines (i.e. air quality, ecological impact, occupational health and safety, resettlement planning, labour practices etc.).
• Experience in Sub Sahara Africa (outside of South Africa) and ability to travel.
• Strong technical report writing skills, producing professional reports in fluent English.
• Strong project management skills.
• Comfortable to engage in client-facing business development.
• Significant commercial acumen.