Manager: Environmental Services - Gauteng at Digby Wells Environmental

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage environmental legislative processes and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs).
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and its impact on projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary specialists and perform strenuous fieldwork.
• Liaise with clients and authorities, and compile and write comprehensive reports.
• Maintain high-quality standards and continuously improve departmental services.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development of the team.
• Manage departmental performance, financial expenditure, workload, and resource allocation.
• Achieve revenue targets and develop business plans for service offerings.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities, acting as a key account manager.

Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding and practical experience with environmental and social legislation.
• Superior ESIA and EMP report writing skills.
• Proven experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and managing project teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-centric skills.
• Financial awareness and ability to manage projects within budget.
• Strong business acumen and time management abilities.
• Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management or similar.
• Project Management Certificate and professional registration with EAPASA, BEAPA, NEMC, or equivalent body is beneficial.
• Eight or more years in the relevant field, preferably within consulting.
• Extensive experience in project managing international environmental and/or social projects.
• At least five years of exposure to the mining industry and five or more years of management experience, including managing teams of 5+ staff.