Environmental & Social Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

6 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Voltalia Full time
About the Role

Voltalia is seeking an experienced Environmental & Social Manager to join our team in South Africa. As a key member of our project development team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and regulatory compliance of our renewable energy projects on the environmental and social side.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the local team in resource allocation, ensuring high-quality output and deliverables;
  • Provide advice to the team to ensure that the company complies with current local environmental and social regulations and legislation;
  • Participate in South African work groups related to the renewable energy industry;
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to all in-country E&S resources;
  • Supervise and maintain the legal and contractual environment, social and ED documentation such as permits, licenses, authorizations, and other relevant documentation, according to the legal requirements, as well as lenders/banks during Development, Construction, and Operation & Maintenance;
  • Implement the Voltalia Environment and Social Risk Assessment Procedure;
  • Draft, modify, and implement the HSES Management System (ESMS) for all projects in South Africa;
  • Train workers, from Voltalia or subcontractors, in the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) including other Voltalia tools and systems;
  • Guide the local offices in Voltalia's standards, including lenders' standards as applicable;
  • Perform inspections & audits, by issuing relevant reports; follow-up and management of the environmental, social, and ED performance of all projects in country;
  • Review and approve the relevant documentation produced by subcontractors;
  • Report Environment KPIs on a monthly basis, prepare the necessary monthly reports;
  • Search for continuous improvement through audits and monitoring of internal processes, ensuring the implementation and effectiveness of the action plans;
  • Contribute to the development of the skills of all the teams on environmental, social, and ED issues through the sharing of experience and specific internal training;
  • Implement appropriate monitoring mechanisms to oversee all manpower used at site, especially with subcontractors, to guarantee that they are complying with social commitments and obligations of the project, as well as Voltalia's social management plans;
  • Contribute to the timely preparation of necessary reports for the project's environmental, social, and ED reporting to internal Management, local authorities, lenders, and Clients, when applicable;
  • Actively contribute and manage the E&S team (both in-house and contracted positions) through the different project phases, including prospecting, development, construction, and operational phases.
Requirements
  • Higher scientific education (MSC, or higher, education);
  • Experience in team management, project management, monitoring of external service providers, and relations with administrative departments;
  • A good working knowledge of environmental and social topics, allowing you to critically review study protocols and provide support or advice to the teams;
  • Knowledge of local legislations linked to the authorization and permits for renewable energy projects;
  • Working relationships with key project stakeholders;
  • Good knowledge of the energy sector, passionate about renewable energy;
  • Ability to analyze environmental, social, administrative, and regulatory issues;
  • Recognized within the industry in South Africa;
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the local regulatory context applicable to renewable energy projects through the application of your expertise in the E&S field;
  • Fluency in a second recognized local language is beneficial;
  • Driver's License.
Key Skills
  • Strong people management experience;
  • Dynamism;
  • Proactivity;
  • Pragmatism;
  • Rigor;
  • Autonomy;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Good writing and presenting skills in English are essential;
  • Commitment to Voltalia's Values, Principles, Policies, and Procedures.

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