Technical Lead - Environmental Consulting - Cape Town

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Technical Lead - Environmental Consulting - Cape Town

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Technical Lead - Environmental Consulting - Cape Town Environmental consulting and technical leadership Cape Town | Permanent full time | Reporting to the CEO Leading South African Environmental agency is looking for an experienced environmental professional who enjoys leading people, solving difficult technical problems and taking responsibility for work that matters. We work across environmental assessment, ecology, environmental compliance and sustainable design. Our North Star is to be the firm clients and regulators trust when the stakes are high, and that our peers recognise as a benchmark for professional practice. The opportunity This senior leadership appointment carries delegated technical authority across assigned hubs. Working directly with our Founder and CEO, you will turn strategy into delivery and develop our people and systems. Your initial hands-on focus will be Environmental Services, alongside oversight across the wider assigned portfolio. Lead complex technical decisions, review important deliverables and ensure our advice is defensible and practical. Build effective quality assurance, coordinate delivery across teams and address risks early. Coach practitioners, strengthen team leaders and create greater consistency across our work. Work closely with clients, regulators and commercial colleagues, and implement new programs approved by the CEO. Who will thrive here You bring a relevant degree, EAPASA registration and substantial South African environmental consulting experience, typically 10 years or more, with proven team leadership and oversight of multiple projects. You are confident in NEMA and EIA processes, specialist integration and technical review. Experience in renewable energy, ecology or environmental compliance will strengthen your application. You exercise sound judgement, write clearly and turn findings into advice clients can use. You take ownership, seek input when needed and follow through. Why us We care about worthwhile work and people who support one another. We value curiosity, initiative and the generosity to help colleagues grow. You will influence how the firm delivers and contribute to better industry practice. Bring your high standards and a positive, constructive presence to the team. Express your interest Remuneration Competitive above market related remuneration will be on offer and will be negotiable depending on numerous factors such as experience, qualifications, current earnings etc. All eligible candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV's to