Senior Environmental and Social Consultant

Perfect Placement; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental and Social Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing comprehensive environmental and social reports, conducting audits, and managing stakeholder relationships. With a focus on innovative solutions in the environmental sector, you will lead complex assessments and mentor junior staff, contributing to impactful projects across Africa. If you have a strong background in environmental science and a passion for sustainable development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant difference in the industry while working with a collaborative and experienced team.

Qualifications

• >8 years of experience in environmental and social impact assessment.
• Professional registration with EAPASA or equivalent.
• Leadership in complex IFC ESIA processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive environmental and social reports and audits.
• Consult with stakeholders and manage sub-consultants.
• Support and mentor junior staff on projects.

Skills

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Development

Commercial Management

Education

BSc in Environmental Science

Professional registration with EAPASA

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Job description

Our client has 20+ years' experience in environmental & social consulting, water infrastructure, and remediation. Collaborative approach, innovative solutions, and project efficiency in energy, infrastructure, extractives, and water sectors. They are looking for a Senior Environmental and Social Consultant to join their team.

Job Title: Senior Environmental and Social Consultant
Location: Sandton
Salary: R50 000 to R67 000 CTC pm - depending on qualifications, experience and IFC background

Non-negotiable qualifications and experience required:

1. BSc degree in environmental science, geography, sociology, or related discipline
2. Professional registration with EAPASA (SACNASP or equivalent may be considered)
3. >8 years of experience in environmental and social impact assessment, project management, and stakeholder engagement in Africa
4. >2 years of experience with international lender standards (IFC, EP4)
5. Leadership of complex IFC ESIA processes
6. Environmental and social lender due diligence
7. Excellent understanding of ESIA process, international legislation, guidelines, and standards
8. Business development and commercial management experience

Beneficial requirements:

1. Master’s degree or equivalent qualification (added advantage)
2. Business management experience (advantageous)

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Prepare comprehensive environmental and social reports (scoping, ESHIA, feasibility, ESHMPs, RAPs, LRPs, SEPs, audit reports)
2. Conduct environmental and social audits and monitoring
3. Consult with stakeholders and manage sub-consultants
4. Develop and maintain client and regulatory relationships
5. Support and mentor junior staff
6. Provide technical input, coordination, review, and direction on projects
7. Manage project financial performance and meet profit targets
8. Prepare and manage multi-disciplinary tenders and seek new business opportunities
9. Willingness to travel within the continent

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:

1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.