Environmental Consultant

KZN North Coast

• Posted 6 hours ago

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Environmental management services and legal advisory services provider.

PURPOSE/MAIN JOB FUNCTION
Our client is looking for an experienced Environmental Consultant to join their team.

As a Consultant in their Environmental Services Division, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice and guidance on environmental issues to their clients, mainly within the mining industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility to initiate and complete environmental and social legislative processes to obtain relevant authorisations (Environmental Impact Assessments, Water Use Licencing, Waste Management Licences, etc.).
• Work in close collaboration with environmental specialists from other disciplines.
• Compile and write the required reports and other supporting documents for submission to clients and relevant authorities.
• Conducting environmental compliance auditing.
• Serving as an Environmental Control Officer.
• Undertaking site visits.
• Client liaison.
• Undertake Public Participation Processes.
• Mentoring and guiding junior environmental scientists.
• Implementing GIS and mapping.
• Reporting progress on deliverables in accordance with project schedules.
• Assisting with project management functions, including developing project schedules, invoicing, budget management, and proposal development.

Critical Education & Experience**-
Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science or similar;:

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  Professional registration (EAPASA, SACNASP):
• Post graduate degree in Environmental Management (beneficial);

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Minimum 8 years' experience within the Environmental Consulting Sector:

• Proven experience and a good understanding of environmental authorisation processes;
• Experience in managing projects and budgets

Computer/Tech Literacy
Proficient in MS Office, including MS Excel & MS Word;
Knowledge of GIS systems and modelling software (Global Mapper) - beneficial

Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Remuneration

R35k-R45k pm flexible
**Open to commuting from JHB

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