Senior Environmental and Social Consultant

SUMMARY:
Our client has 20+ years' experience in environmental & social consulting, water infrastructure, and remediation. Collaborative approach, innovative solutions, and project efficiency in energy, infrastructure, extractives, and water sectors. They are looking for a Senior Environmental and Social Consultant to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Senior Environmental and Social Consultant
Location: Sandton
Salary: R50 000 to R67 000 CTC pm - depending on qualifications, experience and IFC background
Closing date: End July 2024


Duties and responsibilities:

- Prepare comprehensive environmental and social reports (scoping, ESHIA, feasibility, ESHMPs, RAPs, LRPs, SEPs, audit reports)
- Conduct environmental and social audits and monitoring
- Consult with stakeholders and manage sub-consultants
- Develop and maintain client and regulatory relationships
- Support and mentor junior staff
- Provide technical input, coordination, review, and direction on projects
- Manage project financial performance and meet profit targets
- Prepare and manage multi-disciplinary tenders and seek new business opportunities
- Willingness to travel within the continent


Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

• BSc degree in environmental science, geography, sociology, or related discipline
• Professional registration with EAPASA (SACNASP or equivalent may be considered)
• >8 years of experience in environmental and social impact assessment, project management, and stakeholder engagement in Africa, with
• >2 years of experience with international lender standards (IFC, EP4)

• Leadership of complex IFC ESIA processes
• Environmental and social lender due diligence
• Excellent understanding of ESIA process, international legislation, guidelines, and standards
• Business development and commercial management experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification (added advantage)
• Business management experience (advantageous)