Environmental Manager at EarthStream

Environmental Manager

We are seeking an Environmental Manager, based in Johannesburg, working for a global consultant to the Natural Resources Sector. The successful candidate will be required to effectively manage a team of project managers and administrators who manage small to large multi-disciplinary projects to international standards.

 Job Objectives

Project Management

• Effectively project manage the environmental and social legislative processes applicable to the relevant country.
• Maintain an awareness of applicable in-country legislation and the potential impact on the various projects.
• Ensure the team maintains a high quality standard in the services provided and in the deliverables produced.
• Create, maintain and drive the company’s overarching project management processes and systems.
• Ensure that a similar methodology and approach is applied through all our offices.
• Effectively manage tasks relating to project team management.
• Effectively project manage the following:
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) according to the relevant legislation);
• Stakeholder Engagement activities according to the relevant legislation;
• Environmental Permitting;
• Mining Applications;
• Working in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines;
• Consultation with affected parties;
• Project budgets and schedules;
• Liaising with clients and authorities; and
• Compile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.

Department Management

• Manage the Recruitment and Selection process for the department in conjunction in line with your workforce plan.
• Facilitate the appropriate onboarding process for all new employees.
• Manage the performance management and probation processes for the team.
• Provide mentorship and development to the team.
• Reporting on departmental performance at various levels.
• Management financial expenditure for the department against the budget.
• Effective workload and resource management for the department.
• Ensure that the department achieves revenue targets.
• Train and develop junior staff.

New Business Development

• Develop a business planning for the department which includes services and selling opportunities.
• Act as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and ensure that a client centric approach is maintained at all times.
• Identify leads within the department and organise, plan and track proposals in response.
• Co-ordinate and submit proposals.

Education

• Post graduate degree in Environmental Management or similar.
• Project Management Certificate would be beneficial.

Experience

• Ten or more years in a similar role specifically within the resources/infrastructure industries.
• Two or more years’ experience managing a small team would be beneficial.

Other Requirements

• Professional Registration would be beneficial. (e.g. EAPASA)
• Understanding of applicable environmental and social legislation.
• Understanding and practical experience with environmental and social authorisation processes.
• Superior ESIA and EMP report writing.
• Proven experience in large Project Managing environmental and social processes.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement in line with international standards.
• Proven experience in managing a Project team.
• Strong interpersonal skills (build rapport etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (Both verbal and written).
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Superior organisation skills.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally, including the rest of Africa.
• Valid Driver’s License.