Jobs at International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa

Job description:

• OMI Solutions is looking for a Public Participation Facilitator to manage and execute all public participationn processes associated with environmental authorisation and related regulatory requirements.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and running all public participation processes from initiation to completion.
• Preparing and placing public notices, including newspaper adverts and on-site notices.
• Managing stakeholder databases, correspondence, and engagement records.
• Organising, facilitating, and recording public meetings and engagement sessions, including all relatedlogistics such as venue bookings and preparation of materials.
• Communicating with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs), including distributing notifications andtracking comments.
• Ensuring compliance with NEMA, EIA Regulations, and related public participation guidelines.
• Preparing public participation reports, comment-and-response reports, and submission documentation.
• Assisting project teams with stakeholder-related tasks and supporting Environmental Assessment Practitioners where needed.
• Maintaining accurate filing and documentation of all public participation material.
• Must be able to assist the EAP and ESG teams with social inputs into various projects.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Minimum of a National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management, Communication, Social Sciences, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in public participation, stakeholder engagement, or environmental consulting (public participation role).
• Knowledge of NEMA, EIA Regulations, and formal public participation requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse communities. Multilingual abilities will be highly advantageous.
• Experience organising meetings, facilitating discussions, and managing stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to draft clear, professional reports and correspondence.
• Must be well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Comfortable travelling for site visits, meetings, and placement of site notices.
• Code B (Code 8) driver’s licence and own transport advantageous.
   

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Job description:

• OMI Solutions is looking for a Mid- to Senior-Level Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) who can facilitate licensing and environmental authorisation processes, conduct public participation meetings and other stakeholder engagements.

In fulfilling this role, the EAP will be responsible for:

• Determining site sensitivities, listed activities and the correct authorisations required, as well as the application process to follow.
• Compiling Basic Assessment and Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental
• Management Programme Reports.
• Determining project costs and managing project budget.
• Manage and co-ordinate public participation processes.
• Liaising with clients and authorities.
• Overall project management and specialist management.
• Analytical report writing.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Minimum of Honours Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or similar field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in environmental consulting.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental policies/legislation.
• Must be EAPASA registered.
• Experience with Financial Provisioning Reporting or Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) will be advantageous.
• Must be proficient with ArcGIS.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and be prepared to work extra time occasionally in order to do so.
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
• Must also be able to function productively as part of a team.
• Must be willing to travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Code B (code 8) driver’s licence (own transport would be advantageous).
• Must be willing to travel extensively and internationally.