Environmental Assessment Practitioner

In brief

**Overview** This document explains the role of an Environmental Assessment Practitioner at Helderberg Personnel. **What you will do** * Manage environmental application processes, including coordination with specialists, engagement with authorities, and regular client communication. * Plan and facilitate public participation processes, including stakeholder meetings and community engagement. * Manage project planning and execution across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, on time, and within budget. * Conduct environmental baseline and constraints assessments. * Prepare and compile high-quality environmental reports and regulatory submissions, including Basic Assessment Reports, Scoping Reports, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Programmes, Site Sensitivity Verification Reports, Waste, Air Emission and Water Use Licence Applications, and Comments and Responses Reports. * Manage Environmental Impact Assessment and Water Use Licence Application processes independently. * Ensure environmental assessments and reports comply with applicable South African environmental legislation, regulations, and project-specific conditions of approval. * Conduct environmental compliance audits and assist with environmental risk identification and mitigation. * Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. * Provide clear, practical, and value-adding advice to clients while maintaining professional and effective communication. * Support and mentor junior consultants and contribute to the development of the wider team. * Work collaboratively with internal colleagues, external specialists, authorities, stakeholders, and communities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, or a related field. * Minimum 3 years’ proven experience independently managing Environmental Impact Assessment and Water Use Licence Application processes. * Fully registered with EAPASA; Candidate EAPs may be considered where full registration is imminent. * Strong knowledge and practical understanding of South African environmental legislation and regulatory processes. * Proven ability to prepare accurate, high-quality technical reports, including EIAs, BARs, EMPrs, WULAs, and related environmental submissions. * Experience in environmental compliance auditing, environmental risk identification, and mitigation. * Valid South African driver's licence and own reliable vehicle. * Willingness to travel for site visits, stakeholder engagements, and project-related activities as required. * Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines. * Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. * Professional integrity, sound judgement, and a commitment to ethical and compliant environmental practice. * A collaborative, client-focused approach with the ability to translate technical environmental requirements into practical solutions. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced environmental professional with a relevant tertiary qualification, capable of independently managing environmental application processes, particularly EIAs and WULAs. They should be registered with EAPASA (or be a candidate with imminent full registration) and possess a strong understanding of South African environmental legislation. The candidate must be skilled in preparing high-quality technical reports, conducting compliance audits, and identifying environmental risks. Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. This role requires excellent client engagement, communication, and relationship-building abilities, a collaborative team-oriented approach, and a commitment to professional integrity and ethical environmental practice. The candidate must also be willing to travel, possessing a valid South African driver's licence and own reliable vehicle, and have an interest in mentoring junior colleagues. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/environmental-assessment-practitioner-helderberg-personnel-1 Source: myjobmag

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