Licensing & Permitting Consultant (South Africa)

2 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Allied Talent Partners Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year
Licensing & Permitting Consultant (South Africa)

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Department: ESIA

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: South Africa


Description Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa.  ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview

Client:
The client is an advisory firm that unlocks capital for sustainable growth in underserved markets, focusing on clean energy access and nature-based solutions. They provide transaction and strategy advisory services to investors, fund managers, companies, donors, and governments.

Project:
The client is seeking a Licensing & Permitting Consultant to lead the regulatory and stakeholder processes for a hybrid power project in Steenkampskraal, South Africa. The consultant will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing all required permits and licenses, covering environmental, grid connection, and land-use compliance, and coordinating with regulators, municipalities, and landowners to ensure the project reaches construction readiness. 

Role and Responsibilities
Role: Licensing & Permitting Consultant – South Africa
Candidates Required: 1

Key Deliverables:

Regulatory Mapping & Planning
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of all permits, authorisations, and environmental approvals required for the hybrid project. 
  • Develop a permitting roadmap outlining dependencies, timelines, and key decision points to ensure timely delivery. 
  • Identify potential regulatory risks and propose mitigation strategies to prevent approval delays. 
  • Stay informed on relevant policy, legal, and regulatory changes affecting the project. 

Application Management
  • Prepare, submit, and monitor all license and permitting applications with NERSA, relevant environmental agencies, and municipal authorities. 
  • Ensure that all submissions comply with applicable regulatory, environmental, and donor quality standards. 
  • Maintain standardized templates and documentation for consistent and audit-ready submissions. 
  • Track application progress and proactively resolve bottlenecks or information requests. 

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coordinate engagement with regulators, utilities, and landowners to facilitate smooth permitting and expedite approvals. 
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure transparent communication and early issue resolution. 
  • Support inter-agency coordination between national, provincial, and local authorities as needed. 
  • Represent the project in consultations or technical meetings related to permitting matters. 

Compliance Reporting
  • Maintain a comprehensive permit tracker to monitor progress, risks, and outstanding conditions. 
  • Provide weekly status updates and reports to the project team, highlighting milestones and issues requiring attention. 
  • Ensure continuous compliance with regulatory conditions throughout the permitting phase. 
  • Support internal QA/QC reviews of documentation and maintain audit-ready records. 

Final Readiness Package
  • Prepare and deliver a complete permitting dossier summarizing all approvals obtained, outstanding risks, and key recommendations. 
  • Ensure all regulatory requirements are met prior to construction and financial close. 
  • Contribute to project close-out documentation and lessons learned to inform future permitting processes.

Requirements Experience Required:
  • Minimum 7 years' experience in project permitting or regulatory affairs for energy projects in South Africa. 
  • Prior experience securing licenses for private off-take or hybrid systems. 
  • Track record engaging with regulators, municipalities, and landowners. 
Technical Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field. 
  • Familiarity with South African energy, environmental, and land-use regulations. 
  • Strong understanding of grid connection, land rights, and compliance documentation.
Other Skills:
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail and organization. 
  • Confident communicator, able to manage complex approval processes independently.

Working Arrangement
Location: South Africa (Western Cape preferred), with regular field and authority visits.

Terms of agreement:
Start Date: November
Contracting Period: 6–9 months

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