Graduate: Environmental Management

1 month ago


Cape Town, South Africa Mulilo Remote Work Freelance Full time

Graduate: Environmental Management

(24-month Fixed Term Contract)

About the Company

Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Southern Africa. Mulilo is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the world’s leading private equity investor in renewable energy assets, through its New Markets Fund I. Mulilo has concluded numerous PPA's in both the Department of Mineral Energy's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and with several large corporate energy users. Mulilo currently operates 450MW of wind and solar PV projects and has a further 500MW of projects under financial close. Having adopted a strategy that aligns with the company's long-term vision, Mulilo has accumulated a pipeline of projects exceeding 25GW, and is now positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector. 

Mulilo places strong emphasis on its human capital and prides itself in providing a world class working environment for all its employees, thereby placing huge value on career progression and personal growth. Mulilo is guided by strong ethical principles and adheres to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.  

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, CIP is the world’s largest dedicated renewable energy fund manager and a global leader in offshore wind. CIP currently manages over 20 billion Euro’s, with a target of having 100 billion Euros under management by 2030. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.


About this role

  • As a Graduate in Environmental Management, you will work in the development lifecycle of various projects, from site origination, inception and pre-feasibility stages, through to permitting, bidding, and where applicable up to financial close (FC) and/or construction commencement.
  • You will work in the environmental team within the Project Development department reporting to a Senior Associate or Manager, and/or the Senior Manager: Head of Environmental.
  • Assisting with applications for and/or maintaining/updating (where applicable) the various required environmental permits/ licences/ authorisations/ approvals etc., such that may be needed by a particular project/s for a certain end goal (e.g. bidding, project sale, external DD, FC, etc.).
  • While most work will relate to environmental items, you may also be required to assist occasionally in obtaining certain technical and land permits.

Duties and responsibilities

Environmental

  • Environmental Authorisations (EA) and EA amendments- Compile request for quotes (RFQs); compare quotes; appointment service providers; and liaise with EAPs and/or specialists.
  • Assist with water use applications (WUL and/ or GA as required).
  • Assist with updates and approvals of EMPr and Final Layout approval processes.
  • Administration and logistical arrangements for Pre-construction avifaunal and/or bat monitoring, including bat equipment orders, and register.
  • Assist in obtaining biodiversity permits, including plant/tree removal permits.
  • Water use and/or Waste service provision, confirmation letters from Municipalities.
  • Assistance with heritage mitigation, SAHRA permits etc.

Other / Technical / Land

  • Assist with approvals from SKA, S29 telecoms (e.g. Telkom/Sentech/MTN/Vodacom etc.)
  • Liaising with the respective statutory organisations and relevant stakeholders.
  • Assist in preparation and compilation of bids and tenders.
  • Project administration and record keeping.
  • Occasional travel to prospective sites may be required.
  • Assist with engagement and follow ups with local and district municipalities, as well as municipal planning tribunals, regarding permitting applications where applicable.
  • Assist with Liaison with Land claims department and confirmation of no land claims.

Minimum Required skills and education background.


  • Bachelors Degree in relevant field (Science, environmental, town planning, project management, project development)
  • Possession of a valid, South Africa Code 08 driver’s license.
  • Knowledge of Environmental Law
  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Ability to solve problems creatively.


Desirable and/or Preferred skills and education background


  • Knowledge of the South African renewable energy industry (particularly large-scale wind and solar).
  • The ideal candidate would have a passion for the Renewable Energy sector and personality traits would include a high level of diligence, determination, resilience, and agility.

Additional Information

Able to work overtime according to operational needs.

The position is based at the offices of the company, but travel may be required occasionally.



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