Jobs at Hatch

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Environmental Specialist specifically in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Energy and Environmental Management space to join the Environmental group in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Every project has an environmental footprint. Knowledge of our clients’ processes and business helps us seize strategic opportunities and mitigate project risks. Our Environmental Services Group provides our clients with expertise in Climate Change, Environmental Assessment & Management, Noise & Vibration, Social Impact Management, Sustainable Development Design, and Water Resources. If a career rooted in positive environmental change and sustainability inspires you, join our innovative Environmental Services Group today!

As The Successful Candidate, You Will

• support the team in a diverse range of environmental management areas including licensing and approval applications, environmental and social impact assessment according to prevailing practice
• apply relevant legislation and international lender requirements (e.g., IFC and World Bank)
• contribute to environmental assessments, environmental management strategies, and plans including research and report writing.
• Coordinate work with other environmental specialists, including management of subcontractors.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and encourage their personal development goals; and
• be involved in stakeholder engagement and management, and environmental management

predominantly within the natural resources and renewable energy sectors.

You Bring To The Role

• Excellent communications skills and an ability to develop personal networks.
• An ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and integrated team environment.
• Experience working in a fast paced, consulting environment.
• A desire to take on the responsibilities of project management.
• Effective and open communication and presentation style and the ability to plan and deliver high quality reports.
• Ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders.
• A strong track record and good understanding of client and business needs and active interest in the business development process.

Qualifications And Experience

• A Honour’s Degree in Biology, Environmental Science or equivalent in related discipline. A Post Graduate Degree is preferred.
• Eight years of related experience in a similar role specifically within the energy sector.
• Familiar with and have experience in the South African wind/solar sector REI4P requirements.
• Professional registration (e.g., EAPASA and SACNASP);
• Proven specialist capability in any area of Environmental Science (e.g., biodiversity or social impact assessment) will be preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation.
• Flexibility to travel periodically.
• Experience in Africa is essential; and
• Knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Why join us?

• Develop innovation partnerships
• Think locally, work globally
• Engage with people who make a difference

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment.
• Long term career development

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Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Geometric Design Engineer to join the Infrastructure group in our Infrastructure Team in Cape Town.

New infrastructure and revitalizing assets are a key part of growth for any economy. We work with our clients to imagine and build cities of the future through a constant commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.

Our knowledge of infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

As The Successful Candidate, You Will

• Lead the Geometric Design team in the Cape Town office;
• Undertake and review geometric design work of National, Provincial and Municipal Roads;
• Coordinate investigational studies e.g. Topographical Surveys, Traffic Studies, Materials Investigation, Geotechnical studies EIA and etc;
• Undertake and review stormwater drainage design;
• Prepare and review road design drawings e.g. Layout Plan, Long Sections, Cross Section and etc;
• Prepare and review schedule of quantities using COLTO, SANS 1200 and etc;
• Prepare and review tender documents and project specifications in line with CIDB;
• Good experience on dealing with different forms of contract including GCC and FIDIC;
• Act as a Contracts Engineer on some of the roads and highways projects;
• Mentor and train of junior staff;
• Assist with business development initiatives for the H&B Business Unit;
• Network and build relationship with clients e.g. Western Cape Department of Public Works and Transport, SANRAL, City of Cape Town and others;
• Act as a Project Leader or Project Manager on some of the roads and highways projects;

You Bring To The Role

• A BSc, BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15 - 20 years’ experience in design of Roads and Highways and must be registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• Demonstrate experience in complex road projects involving freeway interchange design, major provincial roads, urban arterial roads, dual carriageways, major intersections, roundabouts, drainage and etc.
• Good technical report writing skills are essential including ability to effectively communicate and liaise with clients and lead design teams.
• Must have been involved on all stages of a road project i.e. Basic Planning Studies & Reporting, Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed Design, Preparation of Design Reports, Tender Documentation and Construction Monitoring.
• Good understanding of relevant design methods and guidelines for Roads & Highways projects at National, Provincial and Municipal level.
• Proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD software.

Why join us?

• Develop innovation partnerships
• Think locally, work globally
• Engage with people who make a difference

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment.
• Long term career development