Sustainability Consultant

Marvel Placement Consultants; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Consultant to manage assessments and audits. The ideal candidate will have a BSc Honours degree, extensive experience in environmental consulting, and proficiency in GIS software. This role involves leading project teams, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. The position requires a willingness to travel and work extended hours as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Registered with EAPASA.
• In-depth knowledge of NEMA and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage environmental applications including BAs, EIAs, and WULAs.
• Conduct environmental audits and produce high-quality scientific reports.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Scientific report writing

GIS software proficiency

Environmental auditing

Proposal and tender management

Education

BSc Honours Degree in Environmental Discipline

MSc in Environmental Discipline

SACNASP Professional Registration

Job description

Minimum Requirements :

1. BSc Honours Degree in an environmental discipline (MSc advantageous).
2. Minimum five years relevant environmental consulting experience.
3. Registered with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA).
4. SACNASP Professional Registration.
5. Demonstrated experience in BAs, EIAs, WULAs, Environmental Auditing, and ECO functions.
6. Proficiency in GIS software.
7. Strong scientific report writing and documentation skills.
8. Experience in proposal and tender compilation and management.
9. In-depth knowledge of NEMA, the National Water Act (Act 36 of ), and related legislation and guidelines.
10. Valid Drivers License and own vehicle.
11. Willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Prepare and manage environmental applications and assessments including BAs, EIAs, and WULAs.
2. Conduct environmental audits and perform duties as an ECOpile high-quality scientific and technical reports.
3. Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.
4. Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
5. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and internal procedures.
6. Contribute to business development through the preparation of tenders and proposals.
7. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and best practices.
8. Provide input into strategic planning and environmental risk assessments.
9. Travel to project sites as required.

Closing Date : Submissions for this vacancy will close on 28 May, however CVs will be accepted until 21 June.

Please Note : Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We appreciate your interest and strive to respond to each applicant. Should your application be successful, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will be retained for consideration in future opportunities.

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