Environmental Consultant - Durban
Elchemie
Description Our client is in search of a seasoned Environmental Consultant to join their team. In the Environmental Services Division, the chosen candidate will take on a key role, providing expert advice and guidance on environmental matters to clients, primarily within the mining industry. The successful applicant will be tasked with a wide array of environmental consulting duties, including conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), processing Integrated Waste Management and Use of Land (IWUL) applications, performing environmental audits and compliance monitoring, assessing environmental impacts, conducting risk assessments, devising mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and policies. The position will be based in Ballito, KZN; however, remote work will be considered with bi-weekly visits to the Ballito offices. Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science or similar. Post graduate degree in Environmental Management is 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. Proficient in MS Office, including MS Excel & MS Word. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Professional registration (EAPASA, SACNASP) Knowledge of GIS systems and modelling software (Global Mapper) is beneficial. Duties: 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 our 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; and Assisting with project management functions, including developing project schedules, invoicing, budget management, and proposal development. If you have not heard from us within 3 months of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only online applications will be considered. You will be directed to our database service provider, Ditto Jobs. Please complete your application in full. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should any other suitable positions become available, Elchemie will contact you to request your permission to submit your profile to a client. By submitting your application, you give consent and authorise Elchemie to undertake collection, processing, and further processing of your Personal Information for the purposes of potentially securing employment. As an applicant you agree to make available to Elchemie all necessary personal information required for the purpose of potentially securing employment and you understand and agree that should you upload personal information and data, that information will be shared with our authorised job placement database service provider, job portals, and -websites, where such an advert is managed by our services and service providers.
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