Environmental and Social Advisor

Scatec has been a frontrunner in renewable energy since 2007, developing, building and operating solar, wind, hydro power plants and storage solutions worldwide. With a global workforce and headquarters in Oslo, Norway, we deliver competitive, sustainable renewable energy, protect the environment and improve quality of life through innovative technology integration. Main purpose of position As an Environmental and Social Advisor in Cape Town, South Africa, you will be part of our global team working towards Scatec’s vision – Improving our future. The role ensures that projects deliver on environmental and social commitments, leading all E&S work streams for solar and wind projects in Southern Africa in compliance with IFC Performance Standards, lender requirements, local laws and Scatec policies. Main Responsibilities Ensure and quality‑assure development of project‑specific, feasible and IFC Performance Standards compliant ESIAs, ESMPs and ESMS. Scope and manage E&S technical requirements in selection of environmental service contractors and supervise compliance of contractors and subcontractors. Manage workstreams within the overall Project timeline, budget and risk framework, coordinating closely with other functions involved in project development and construction. Liaise with HSSE teams of SSO and subcontractors, supporting and training on environmental management. Actively participate in regional sustainability network and provide expert opinion on E&S issues across the company’s global project portfolio. Coordinate sustainability efforts between projects, ensuring annual planning and relevant monitoring and reporting for internal reports. Participate in team meetings as required. Provide relevant environmental and social information for internal reports. Qualifications And Competencies Relevant tertiary qualification/ university degree within economics, accounting, business or environmental/climate science. Minimum 2 years’ experience in an environmental and social environment position. Preferable knowledge from the renewable energy industry. Environmental and Social Governance: Plan and advise local teams on infrastructure projects. Sustainability reporting: Contribute to annual sustainability report. Corporate and local sustainability projects: Propose and manage implementation of UN SDG and local legislation. ESMS: Contribute, update, and execute the ESMS system platform. Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards: Ensure compliance with ESIA and ESAP to Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards. E&S compliance of contractors and subcontractors: Report to lenders requirements. ESG reporting requirements: Advise and ensure compliance with requirements and regulations. Supervise and when required manage processes of obtaining required environmental licenses and permits as per South African legislation. Understanding of South African Environmental Legislation: NEMA, Biodiversity Act, CARA, National Water Act. Personal characteristics Demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, share information in an open and honest way. Show determination, pro‑activeness, prioritise and work independently. Show entrepreneurship, challenge, fast learning, take initiatives and adjust. Demonstrate teamwork, share responsibilities, compromise, have a can‑do attitude. For this particular role we also expect Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative. Organised and methodical. Driven, always looking for ways to improve and having high aspirations for own work. Solution‑oriented and strong decision maker. Excellent management, communication and team working skills. High social and intercultural competence. Capable of analysing complex problems. Ability to plan, organise, direct, coordinate, execute, control and evaluate projects. Ability to conduct stakeholder management meetings and capable of presenting in front of an audience. Good negotiation skills. Ethical and moral integrity. We offer Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr