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;**:

- **Professional registration (EAPASA, SACNASP)**:

- Post graduate degree in Environmental Management (beneficial);
- **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