Senior Environmental Consultant (Remote) — Lead EIAs & EMPs

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development allowance

Retirement fund

Flexible working hours

Remote-first team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead EIAs, EMPs and environmental projects remotely for clients across South Africa, including Polokwane, Limpopo. The role requires deep knowledge of SA environmental legislation, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets and timelines, contribute to client relations and business development, and stay current with NEMA regulations in a remote-first, flexible-work environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting in South Africa.
• Professional affiliation with a relevant body (e.g., EAPASA registration) is essential.
• Proven experience in managing EIAs, EMPs, and legal compliance projects.
• In-depth knowledge of SA environmental legislation including NEMA and its regulations.
• Strong understanding of mining, energy, infrastructure, and property development sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; reports must be clear and concise.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in GIS software and other relevant environmental modeling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and reporting of EIAs and Basic Assessments.
• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Monitoring Programmes.
• Conduct site sensitivity mapping, risk assessments, and waste management planning.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare comprehensive environmental reports, applications, and presentations.
• Provide expert environmental advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Stay abreast of current environmental legislation, policies, and best practices in SA.
• Mentor and guide junior environmental scientists and consultants.
• Contribute to business development through proposals and client relationship management.
• Conduct environmental training sessions for project teams as required.

Skills

EIA management

EMP development

Regulatory knowledge

GIS software

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

GIS software

Environmental modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead EIAs, EMPs and environmental projects remotely for clients across South Africa, including Polokwane, Limpopo. The role requires deep knowledge of SA environmental legislation, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets and timelines, contribute to client relations and business development, and stay current with NEMA regulations in a remote-first, flexible-work environment.