Senior Environmental Assessment Consultant – Africa Projects

WSP

Midrand

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner to join our Environmental Planning and Advisory team as a Senior Environmental Consultant in South Africa. You will lead EIAs/ESIAs for infrastructure and mining projects, manage budgets and teams, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, project management, and exposure to environmental and social due diligence, ESG advisory services, and international

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
  • 6–10 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
  • Experience conducting EIAs/ESIAs in South Africa.
  • Experience on large infrastructure and/or mining projects.
  • Professional registration or eligibility (EAPASA/SACNASP).
  • Willingness to travel within South Africa and Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver EIAs/ESIAs and related authorisation processes.
  • Lead and support local and international environmental and social assessment projects.
  • Support due diligence assignments, including risk assessments and regulatory reviews.
  • Manage projects, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Review and integrate specialist studies and ensure quality outputs.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement and client relationship management.
  • Prepare high-quality technical reports and proposals.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Report writing
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Team leadership
Independent ownership
Proposal & business development
Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science/Management

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Environmental Assessment Practitioner to join our Environmental Planning and Advisory team as a Senior Environmental Consultant in South Africa. You will lead EIAs/ESIAs for infrastructure and mining projects, manage budgets and teams, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, project management, and exposure to environmental and social due diligence, ESG advisory services, and international

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