Senior Environmental and Social Consultant

Recruiter:

Perfect Placement Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000011/RB

Date posted:

Monday, March 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

50000 Monthly

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

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

Beneficial requirements:

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

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

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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