Environmental Specialist – Renewable Engineering Industry Full Time

Hire Resolve’s client in the renewable energy industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an Environmental Specialist in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

• Project Development:

  • Support Project Developers managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for new projects, focusing on mitigating environmental risks.
  • Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards from project initiation.
  • Assist in drafting Environmental Management Program Reports (EMPr) and maintain up-to-date knowledge on environmental legislation.
  • Support biodiversity offsets and manage a biodiversity legal database.

• Business Development:

  • Address environmental gaps in lender due diligence and ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards.
  • Adapt Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) to project-specific contexts.

• Project Implementation:

  • Develop and oversee compliance checklists for pre-construction and mitigation measures.
  • Manage contracts with external Environmental Control Officers (ECO) and Environmental Specialists (ESO).
  • Review reports and collaborate on solutions to environmental challenges.

• Asset Management:

  • Ensure all company assets comply with environmental regulations and management plans.

Requirements:

Must-have Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Management, Geography, or related field.
• Candidate should have SACNASP / EAPASA certification.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications:

• Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, or related field.
• Professional SACNASP / EAPASA certification.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in environmental roles.
• Preferably 8+ years with experience in the Renewable Energy sector.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of NEMA, environmental laws, and guidelines.
• Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
• Skills in environmental monitoring, auditing, and contractor management.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills advantageous.

Leadership Competencies:

• Capable of managing and supervising external environmental team members.

Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
• Paid Time Off (PTO), if applicable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Apply for this role today by contacting Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. Visit the Hire Resolve website at hireresolve.us or email your CV to Engineers@hireresolve.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. Should you not be suitable, we will keep your CV on file and contact you for future vacancies.