Vacancy – Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) (Middle Level), Durban

IAIAsa - International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Middle Level Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to join their team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a BSc Honours degree and at least four years of relevant experience in environmental consulting. Responsibilities include delivering assessments, managing client relationships, and coordinating project activities. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with competitive market-related compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years environmental consulting experience in Impact Assessment.
• EAPASA and/or Pr.Sci.Nat Professional Registration required.
• Thorough knowledge of NEMA and EIA process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver various environmental assessment projects.
• Manage financials and client relationships on projects.
• Liaise with specialists and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Environmental Compliance Auditing

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

BSc Honours Degree in an Environmental field

Job description

Job Position

Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) (Middle Level)

Company Name

Wallace and Green

Location

Durban

Job Description

Wallace and Green is seeking a dynamic, self‑motivated Middle level Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to join their team in their Durban office. The consultant should demonstrate technical excellence and progressive environmental consulting experience.

• Lead / prominent role in delivering Basic Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Programs and Compliance Auditing projects.


• Financial Management on projects.


• Water Use License Applications.


• Waste Management License Applications.


• Mining Applications.


• Feasibility / Screening Assessments.


• Environmental Compliance Auditing and Legal Compliance.


• Key client/account relationship management, participation in marketing and business development activities.


• Compilation and review of tenders and quotations.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• BSc Honours Degree in appropriate environmental field or equivalent (MSc advantageous).


• Minimum four (4) years environmental consulting experience in Impact Assessment, Water Use Licenses, Compliance Monitoring, stakeholder engagement / public participation, EMPr drafting, Mining Applications and Project Management.


• EAPASA and/or Pr.Sci.Nat Professional Registration.


• Thorough knowledge of NEMA, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and legislative requirements.


• Liaise appropriately with specialists as well as sub‑consultants, clients and authorities.


• Must be able to meet deadlines, and be prepared to work extra time occasionally in order to do so.


• Well organized – able to plan, prioritize, co‑ordinate and work well under pressure.


• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.


• Code B Driver’s license, own transport and willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.


• Have the ability to source new work.

Salary Range

Market related based on experience and interview discussion.

Contact Phone Number

0315634466

Contact email

[e-mail]

Company Website Address

www.wallaceandgreen.co.za