Public Participation Facilitator

IAIA South Africa; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Public Participation Facilitator for a hybrid position based in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role requires managing all public participation processes associated with environmental authorisation. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Environmental Management or a related field, alongside 2–3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of public participation requirements are essential. The firm offers a supportive environment, and applicants should be prepared for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.
• 2–3 years' experience in public participation or stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of public participation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute public participation processes for environmental authorisation.
• Prepare and place public notices and manage stakeholder databases.
• Conduct public meetings and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Ability to draft reports

Multilingual abilities

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management

Degree in Communication, Social Sciences, or Public Relations

Job description

Company name: OMI Solutions

Job type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid position (remote work optional – preferred location Pretoria, Gauteng).

Closing Dates: 31 January 2026

Job description:

OMI Solutions is looking for a Public Participation Facilitator to manage and execute all public participation
processes associated with environmental authorisation and related regulatory requirements. The candidate
will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and running all public participation processes from initiation to completion.
• Preparing and placing public notices, including newspaper adverts and on-site notices.
• Managing stakeholder databases, correspondence, and engagement records.
• Organising, facilitating, and recording public meetings and engagement sessions, including all related
  logistics such as venue bookings and preparation of materials.
• Communicating with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs), including distributing notifications and
  tracking comments.
• Ensuring compliance with NEMA, EIA Regulations, and related public participation guidelines.
• Preparing public participation reports, comment-and-response reports, and submission documentation.
• Assisting project teams with stakeholder-related tasks and supporting Environmental Assessment
  Practitioners where needed.
• Maintaining accurate filing and documentation of all public participation material.
• Must be able to assist the EAP and ESG teams with social inputs into various projects.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Minimum of a National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management, Communication, Social
  Sciences, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in public participation, stakeholder engagement, or environmental consulting
  (public participation role).
• Knowledge of NEMA, EIA Regulations, and formal public participation requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse
  communities. Multilingual abilities will be highly advantageous.
• Experience organising meetings, facilitating discussions, and managing stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to draft clear, professional reports and correspondence.
• Must be well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Comfortable travelling for site visits, meetings, and placement of site notices.
• Code B (Code 8) driver’s licence and own transport advantageous.

Salary range: N/A

Contact person: OMI Solutions

Contact Phone Number: N/A

Contact email: [e-mail]

Company web site address: www.omisolutions.co.za