Principal Environmental Consultant - Energy EIAs & Leadership

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) seeks a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead EIAs and Environmental Authorisations for energy projects across South Africa, including solar, wind, and transmission lines.

You will develop EMPs, manage budgets and timelines, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with NEMA while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement with authorities, clients, and communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, or related discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of progressive environmental consulting experience.
• Proven track record delivering EIAs and Environmental Authorisations.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation and NEMA.
• Excellent report writing, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of EIAs and EA processes for energy projects.
• Develop and implement EMPs and monitoring programs.
• Engage with government authorities, clients, and communities.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Mentor junior environmental scientists.
• Contribute to environmental strategies for clients in energy sector.
• Stay updated on evolving environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental reporting

Project management

EIA/NEMA knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Geography

Job description

Placements24 in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) seeks a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead EIAs and Environmental Authorisations for energy projects across South Africa, including solar, wind, and transmission lines.

You will develop EMPs, manage budgets and timelines, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with NEMA while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement with authorities, clients, and communities.