Vacancy – Senior-Level Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Hybrid/Pretoria – Permanent

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior-Level Environmental Assessment Practitioner to facilitate environmental licensing and authorisation processes. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in environmental consulting, an Honours Degree in Environmental Management or a similar field, and be EAPASA registered. This role offers a hybrid work model with responsibilities that include public participation management and preparing analytical reports. A driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Must be EAPASA registered.
• Experience with Financial Provisioning Reporting or ESG is advantageous.
• Must be willing to travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate licensing and environmental authorisation processes.
• Conduct public participation meetings.
• Determine site sensitivities and required authorisations.
• Compile Environmental Impact Assessment reports.
• Manage public participation processes and liaise with clients.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Public participation management

Analytical report writing

Project budget management

ArcGIS/QGIS mapping

Knowledge of environmental policies

Education

Honours Degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job position: Senior-Level Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Job type: Permanent

Company name: OMI Solutions

Location: Hybrid position (remote work optional – preferred location Pretoria, Gauteng).

Closing Dates: 14 November 2025

Roles / Responsibilities & Job Description

OMI Solutions is looking for a Senior-Level Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) who can facilitate licensing and environmental authorisation processes, conduct public participation meetings and other stakeholder engagements. In fulfilling this role, the EAP will be responsible for:

• Determining site sensitivities, listed activities and the correct authorisations required, as well as the application process to follow.
• Compiling Basic Assessment and Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Management Programme Reports.
• Determining project costs and managing project budget.
• Manage and co-ordinate public participation processes.
• Liaising with clients and authorities.
• Overall project management and specialist management.
• Analytical report writing.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Minimum of Honours Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or similar field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in environmental consulting.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental policies/legislation.
• Must be EAPASA registered.
• Experience with Financial Provisioning Reporting or Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) will be advantageous.
• Experience with ArcGIS/QGIS mapping & Microsoft Project.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and be prepared to work extra time occasionally in order to do so.
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
• Must also be able to function productively as part of a team.
• Must be willing to travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Code B (code 8) driver’s licence (own transport required).
• Must be willing to travel extensively and internationally.

Salary Range: Market related and based on experience.

Contact email: [e-mail]

Company Website Address: www.omisolutions.co.za