Senior Environmental Assessment Consultant – Africa Projects

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

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