Senior Environmental & Social Impact Lead (Africa)

Assegai Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Assegai Recruitment represents a multidisciplinary consultancy seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead ESIA/ESDD assignments, advise clients on environmental and social matters, and guide the Environmental Planning and Advisory team across South Africa and Africa.

The role combines hands-on project delivery with senior client engagement, team support and business development, offering exposure to infrastructure, energy, resources and industrial sectors with opportunities for

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline.
• Established experience as a senior environmental and/or social specialist, with a track record of leading ESIA and/or ESDD consulting assignments in South Africa and other African countries.
• Project experience in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa, with the ability to travel.
• EAPASA registration, or evidence that an application is in progress.
• SACNASP registration would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable project knowledge across several relevant sectors, including water, mining, renewable energy, roads and rail, ports and marine infrastructure, gas or industrial manufacturing.
• Broad knowledge of environmental and social disciplines, such as air quality, ecological impacts, climate change, occupational health and safety, resettlement planning and labour practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and/or Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) assignments.
• Advise clients and senior stakeholders on environmental and social matters affecting their projects.
• Manage work within your technical specialism, taking responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of outputs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contributing broader environmental and sustainability expertise across projects.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to colleagues within the Environmental Planning and Advisory team.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support key account management.
• Contribute to proposals, marketing initiatives and business development activities.
• Undertake project-related travel within South Africa and elsewhere in Africa as required.

Education

Degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline

Job description

Assegai Recruitment represents a multidisciplinary consultancy seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead ESIA/ESDD assignments, advise clients on environmental and social matters, and guide the Environmental Planning and Advisory team across South Africa and Africa.

The role combines hands-on project delivery with senior client engagement, team support and business development, offering exposure to infrastructure, energy, resources and industrial sectors with opportunities for