Work-Force
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver international ESIA projects, focusing on meeting development finance institution requirements and ESG/ESIA due diligence.
- Prepare and implement Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
- Manage client relationships, participate in marketing and business development, and develop ESIA and ESDD proposals.
- Contribute to business strategy for ESIA and ESDD services.
- Support delivery of ESIAs and permit compliance audits according to South African and international standards.
- Undertake permit compliance audits in accordance with South African legal requirements.
- Role model SHEQ performance, identify risks, and drive processes to achieve Zero Harm.
- Promote company values and ensure a safe working environment.
Qualifications:
- Honours or higher degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline.
- Professionally Qualified in SACNASP and/or EAPASA.
- 6+ years of experience in leading and delivering local and international ESDD and ESIA assignments.
- Extensive experience in delivering ESDD projects at the project level and supporting corporate mergers and acquisitions.
- In-depth knowledge of international ESG performance standards (IFC, AfDB, EBRD Performance Standards, ILO Core Conventions, King III/IV, World Bank Guidelines).
- Experience in sectors such as power generation, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
- Strong experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and ability to travel.
- Proficiency in technical report writing in fluent English.
- Strong project management and client-facing business development skills.
Preferred:
- Ability to read, write, and converse in French or Portuguese.
- Knowledge of Impact Investing, Sustainability reporting, and Governance.
- Significant experience with mining projects and/or financial sector clients.
- Relevant financial qualification or experience.