Junior Environmental Manager

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa JUWI GmbH Full time

**Junior Environmental Manager (M/F/d)**:
Cape Town, South Africa

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- At JUWI you have the chance to work on a real project for the future of our planet. JUWI South Africa is part of the international JUWI Group, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies.
Our business is focused on deploying the highest quality Solar Photovoltaic and Onshore Wind energy projects. We offer Project Development (Wind & Solar), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the transition to greater utilisation of sustainable energy globally and are also a recognised leader in off-grid hybrid solar-wind-battery-storage energy solutions.
JUWI has successfully installed over 400 MW in South Africa and over 5,500 MW internationally. As a significant player for renewable energies, we are listed in the top 10 solar EPC contractors globally, employing more than 1,300 people worldwide.
We are looking for you as a
**Junior Environmental Manager (M/F/d)**: full time - unlimited

**Your Tasks**:
**Objectives**
As a Junior Environmental Manager (M/F/d) within JUWI, reporting to the Senior Environmental Manager in the Project Development Division, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks involved in the project development of Wind and/or Solar photovoltaic (PV) and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.

**Primary Responsibilities**
Generally, active involvement across all phases of the project development process, from site selection through to financial close.
- Conduct detailed environmental screenings to inform internal development decisions, engaging external environmental consultants and specialists as required.
- Occasionally participate in project site visits/inspections.
- Work with internal and associated stakeholders in obtaining the necessary project development permits, licenses, and approvals.
- Assist in the appointment and management of the various external consultants involved in the project development process.
- Support the Project Development Team maintain the validity of all necessary permits and approvals, as well as perform technical due diligence and/or resolve any permitting related challenges during the project development phase.
- Close interaction with specialized internal departments involved in project design, construction, procurement, business development and project acquisition.
- Provide regular inputs on project progress, budget utilisation and team strategy.
- Stay abreast of environmental legislations and continuously evaluate compliance obligations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Environmental Manager

**Your Profile**:
**Qualifications and Experience**
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental law/science/management
- At least 2- 3 years of experience working in a similar position.
- Proficient experience of the South African Government’s National Environment Management Act (NEMA) and its associated Environmental Authorisation processes, preferably as it relates to Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.
- Motivated, driven and ability to self-manage and work well in a team
- Strong administrative skills and skilled at report writing and analysis of technical reports
- Proven ability to work within a small project development team and across business units.
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
- Proven experience of successfully managing multiple projects within budget and on schedule.
- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize competing time demands.
- Proven ability to speak and write fluently in English.
- Ability to travel often.
- In possession of a valid South Africa Code 08 driver’s license.

**Desirable Attributes**
- Basic understanding of renewable energy business.
- Previous experience in the environmental permitting of wind and/or solar PV projects.
- Knowledge of the various renewable energy related guidelines in South Africa, some examples are the Renewable Energy Development Zones (REDZ), Strategic Transmission Corridors, various bird and bat monitoring guidelines, etc.
- Sound understanding of the International Environmental and Social standards, including Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards.
- Able to perform research, write articles and present to an audience.
- Proven ability to speak fluently in another South African language.

**Benefits of working for juwi**:

- Joining JUWI South Africa, you can expect a hybrid work policy, market related salary, performance-based bonus and contribution to medical aid. More so, there is the opportunity to work for an ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organisation. Experiencing people, processes, ideas and thought patterns from a global perspective. You will be joining a collaborative environment where growth is common and in fact, is encouraged.
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