Principal Consultant - Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) - Halfway House
WSP
Company Description We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa, and the largest environmental consulting firm globally. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders who share our guiding principles - we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future-focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration; we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. This role can be in either Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban Key Responsibilities: Delivering local and international (Africa) Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) projects, Assessment Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and E&S risks in corporate mergers and acquisitions against Lender standards. Experience with preparing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS). Engagement with Clients and other stakeholders and providing support and guidance on critical E&S aspects affecting their investment decisions. Participation in marketing and business development activities, and development of ESDD proposals. Where required, provide a support role to the delivery of ESIAs in line with South African and international lender standards. Undertake permit compliance audits in terms of South African legal requirements. Health and Safety: Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm. Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times Qualifications An Honours or higher degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline. 6 years or more experience as an environmental and/or social specialist operating in the financial sector with involvement in local and international (Africa) ESDD and supplementary ESIA assignments. Key Competencies and Generic Skills: Knowledge of, and the ability to pragmatically apply the international ESG performance standards (IFC, AfDB, EBRD Performance Standards, ILO Core Conventions, EPIV, and the World Bank General and sector specific EHS Guidelines etc.) Demonstrable project experience in several of the following sectors: conventional and renewable power generation and transmission, road and rail infrastructure, ports and marine infrastructure, pharmaceutical, mining, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing facilities. Sufficient understanding of a wide range of environmental and social sub-disciplines (i.e. air quality, ecological impact, occupational health and safety, resettlement planning, labour practices etc.) Some experience in Sub Saharan Africa (outside of South Africa) and ability to travel is required. Strong technical report writing skills, producing professional reports in fluent English. Strong project management skills. Good time management and ability to handle tight project deadlines. Strong preference will be given to: Candidates who are able to read, write and converse in French or Portuguese. Candidates with significant ESDD experience and/or financial sector client exposure. The following is advantageous: Candidates who have a relevant financial qualification and/or experience in dealing with financial sector clients. Experience with international ESIAs and/or EHS compliance auditing. Additional Information What's in it for you? What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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