Senior Environmental Assessment Practitioner

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

Job summary

A consulting firm in environmental assessment is seeking a Senior-Level Environmental Assessment Practitioner for a hybrid position. The role includes managing licensing and environmental authorisation processes, public participation, and project management. Candidates should have an Honours Degree in Environmental Management or a related field and at least five years of experience. EAPASA registration is a must, with strong skills in analytical report writing and project management. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Honours Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or similar field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in environmental consulting.
• Must be EAPASA registered.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate licensing and environmental authorisation processes.
• Compile Basic Assessment, Scoping, and Environmental Impact Assessment reports.
• Manage and coordinate public participation processes.

Skills

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical report writing

Project management

ArcGIS/QGIS mapping

Financial Provisioning Reporting

Education

Honours Degree in Environmental Management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

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

Salary Range: Market related and based on experience.

Contact

• Contact Person: N/A
• Contact Phone Number: N/A
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Company Website Address: www.omisolutions.co.za