Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental & Project Administration Manager

Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental & Project Administration Manager; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company in Johannesburg is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental & Project Administration Manager to lead stakeholder engagement, develop environmental strategies, and oversee project administration and delivery. The role ensures projects meet cost, quality, and time targets while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and teams.

The ideal candidate will drive governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across projects, combining environmental oversight with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Management degree or equivalent plus Project Management Diploma
• Professional registration as a candidate (Pr.CPM) with SACPCMP preferred
• 4–5 years of experience in project management, environmental compliance, or stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups and contractors
• Develop and implement environmental strategies and ensure compliance
• Plan, coordinate, and report on projects, ensuring cost, time and quality targets
• Prepare weekly/monthly project reports and support contract administration
• Identify compliance gaps and drive governance and continuous improvement

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project coordination

Environmental management

Data analysis

Report writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Management B-Degree or equivalent

Project Management Diploma

Pr.CPM SACPCMP (preferred)

Job description

Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental & Project Administration Manager

Johannesburg

Job Summary

The Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental & Project Administration Manager is responsible for leading stakeholder engagement, developing and implementing environmental strategies, and ensuring effective project administration and delivery. This role combines environmental management and compliance oversight with project planning, coordination, and reporting functions. The position ensures that projects are executed within cost, quality, and time parameters while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community groups, clients, and contractors.
• Deliver engagement activities that support project success and address stakeholder needs and concerns.
• Facilitate stakeholder input through formal and informal communication channels.
• Promote a participative project delivery culture with open communication and consultation initiatives.

Environmental Management

• Plan, develop, and implement environmental strategies and policies.
• Monitor environmental compliance, resource use, waste management, and recycling policies.
• Conduct environmental research, track industry updates, and raise awareness across the organization.
• Prepare compliance reports, provide employee training, and attend hearings, conferences, or events on environmental issues.
• Analyze data to evaluate and improve environmental strategies.

Project Administration & Coordination

• Develop and manage project plans from approval to completion, ensuring alignment with cost, time, and quality targets.
• Coordinate project resources, activities, and schedules to achieve project milestones.
• Implement project control measures including quantity surveying, inspections, and corrective site instructions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports, including flash reports, progress updates, and close-out reviews.
• Manage project contracts fairly, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and accurate progress measurement.
• Support commissioning, including documentation readiness, as-built submissions, outages, and handover sign-offs.

Operational Compliance & Improvement

• Identify shortcomings in compliance processes, systems, and procedures, and propose corrective solutions.
• Implement governance practices to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Use change management systems to support improvements across processes and communication.
• Conduct proactive analysis to drive innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement.
• Resolve disputes among project team members using contractual principles and escalate when necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental
• Engineering, or a related field.
• Management B-Degree or equivalent, plus Project Management Diploma.
• Professional registration as a candidate (Pr.CPM) with SACPCMP preferred.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in project management, environmental compliance, or stakeholder engagement.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of environmental policies and sustainable practices.
• Project management knowledge (PMBOK) and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of business integration, financial systems, and distribution systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at executive and community levels.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate resources, and resolve conflicts.