Biodiversity Manager
2 weeks ago
Mitigate the environmental impact of wind and solar farms Bring your expertise in guiding this global IPP in projects in South Africa._
**Is this you?**
You’re an environmental specialist with experience in consulting on EIA processes for new renewable energy projects. You’re connected with the relevant environmental authorities and have a passion for renewable energy and the overall environmental impact they have.
**What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)**
This is fully cross functional role, where you will be engaging with stakeholders across the business, internally and externally. Among other duties, you will work with project development teams in ensuring new projects meet relevant requirements and standards. you will partner closely with business development in assessing environmental criteria for bids as well as project implementation, ensuring construction is in line with set objectives and conditions.
**Where you’ll be doing it**
Based in Cape town, with an international Independent Power Producer; you will also travel to various sites across South Africa. You will form part of the cross functional Environmental Management team supporting various projects teams within the business.
**What you’ll need**
You will need to highlight your experience in developing and implementing biodiversity plans, ideally in the construction sector as many projects are going into construction. Direct experience with the IFC performance standards is essential, specifically PS6. You will also need to have experience with ESMS - drafting or implementation, all this combined with a tertiary education degree / diploma related to ecology or environmental sciences.
**What you’ll get**
A permanent role, within an international Independent Power Producer, that supports cross functional team working with transparent communications and strong ethics. The working culture is progressive and supports hybrid working and staff development.
**What next**
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