Senior Consultant - Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (EAP)
WSP
- Midrand, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead / prominent role in delivering Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs),, Basic Assessments, Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Compliance Auditing projects
- Prominent role in delivering local and international (Africa) projects
- Where required, provide a support role to the delivery of ESDDs in line with South African and international lender standards.
- Financial Management on projects
- Resource Management
- Knowledge and application of International Standards, such as IFC Performance Standards, AfDB Safeguards and Equator Principles, are beneficial
- Engagement with Clients and other stakeholders at the senior executive level and providing support and guidance on critical EIA and ESIA aspects affecting their development projects.
- Key client/account relationship management, participation in marketing and business development activities, and development of proposals.
- Where required, provide a support role to the delivery of permit compliance audits in terms South African legal requirements.
- To work both independently and in a team.
- Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
- Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
- Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
- An Honours or higher degree in a relevant environmental sciences discipline. A Masters, with a research component is preferable.
- A minimum of 5 years work experience working in an environmental consulting environment
- 5 years’ experience in Basic Assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plans and Compliance Auditing projects and/or ESDD consulting assignments.
- Solid experience with mining projects is a requirement.
- Experience in the industrial, renewable energy and/or infrastructure sector is beneficial.
- Good working knowledge of the South African environmental legislation with in-depth knowledge of the MPRDA requirements, as well as experience and application with Lender standards (IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS guidelines etc).
- Understanding of broader environmental and social issues (i.e. air quality, waste management, ecological, social, etc.)
- Ability to travel in Sub Sahara Africa (outside of South Africa) if required.
- Strong technical report writing skills, producing professional reports in fluent English.
- Strong Project management skills.
- Must be computer literate.
- Able to work independently.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills.
- EAPASA Registration.
- Candidates who are able to read, write and converse in French.
- Candidates that have published scientific papers in relevant subject matter.