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WSP has a new opportunity for a Principal Consultant - Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) to join our Environmental Planning and Advisory team. The role is based in Gauteng, Cape Town, or Durban.

This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality environmental and social due diligence services to our clients, ensuring compliance with international standards and contributing to sustainable development.

This role offers an opportunity to join a global organization with a reputation for excellence and to work on exciting projects across the continent.

• Deliver international projects focusing on Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) to meet requirements of international finance institutions (e.g., IFC, World Bank) and the Equator Principles, as well as local and international (Africa) ESDD projects based on IFC and Equator Principles standards.
• Participate in key client and account relationship management, marketing, business development activities, and proposal development for ESIA and ESDD services.
• Contribute to and drive the business strategy for the ESIA and ESDD service sectors.
• Support the delivery of ESIAs in line with South African and international lender standards and conduct permit compliance audits according to South African legal requirements.
• Health and Safety: Model SHEQ standards, promote a safe working environment, and contribute to SHEQ risk identification and mitigation, aiming for Zero Harm.

• An Honours or higher degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline.

• Minimum of 6 years' experience as an environmental specialist, leading and delivering local and international (Africa) ESIA, ESDD, and construction/operation E&S monitoring assignments.
• Professional qualification in SACNASP and/or EAPASA.
• Extensive experience with local and international (Africa) ESDD projects.
• Deep knowledge of and ability to apply international ESG standards (e.g., IFC, AfDB, EIB, ILO, World Bank).
• Project experience across sectors such as power, infrastructure, water, ports, mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
• Broad understanding of environmental and social sub-disciplines (air quality, ecology, occupational health and safety, social & resettlement, labor practices).
• Strong experience in Sub-Saharan Africa outside of South Africa, with ability to travel.
• Excellent technical report writing skills in fluent English.
• Client engagement and business development skills.

• Experience with international ESDDs and ESIAs, especially for financial sector clients.
• Experience in mining, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in French or Portuguese.
• Relevant financial qualifications, EHS compliance auditing, impact investing, sustainability reporting, governance, and ESMS experience.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Be part of a global team working on impactful projects worldwide. Apply today.

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