Senior Environmental Consultant — EIA Lead & Client Liaison

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Retirement annuity

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead EIAs and environmental authorizations across energy and infrastructure projects. The role is office-based with frequent site visits, overseeing timelines, budgets, and client engagement.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate specialist studies, and ensure compliance with NEMA and related regulations while advancing sustainable development in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of EIA experience in South Africa.
• In-depth knowledge of NEMA and EIA regulations.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects, deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong report-writing abilities.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and consultation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation and submission of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports.
• Coordinate Environmental Scoping Reports, Basic Assessments, and Water Use License Applications.
• Coordinate and manage specialist studies (e.g., biodiversity, heritage, noise, air quality).
• Engage effectively with clients, regulatory authorities (e.g., DEA&DM), and I&APs.
• Ensure all environmental assessments meet the requirements of NEMA and associated regulations.
• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and monitoring programs.
• Conduct environmental audits and ensure compliance during project implementation phases.
• Prepare technical proposals and assist in business development activities.
• Mentor junior environmental consultants and contribute to team development.
• Stay updated on environmental legislation, policies, and industry best practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Environmental modeling

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead EIAs and environmental authorizations across energy and infrastructure projects. The role is office-based with frequent site visits, overseeing timelines, budgets, and client engagement.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate specialist studies, and ensure compliance with NEMA and related regulations while advancing sustainable development in South Africa.