Job Description

A large consulting company with offices across the globe is looking for an Environmental & Social Due Diligence Consultant to join any of their offices across South Africa (Jhb, Durban or Cape Town)

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental or similar

5 years or more experience as an environmental and/or social specialist operating in the financial sector with involvement in local and international (Africa) ESDD and supplementary ESIA assignments.

Knowledge of, and the ability to pragmatically apply the international ESG performance standards (IFC, AfDB, EBRD Performance Standards, ILO Core Conventions, EPIV, and the World Bank General and sector specific EHS Guidelines etc.)

Demonstrable project experience in several of the following sectors: conventional and renewable power generation and transmission, road and rail infrastructure, ports and marine infrastructure, pharmaceutical, mining, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing facilities.

Knowledgeable in a wide range of environmental and social sub-disciplines (i.e. air quality, ecological impact, occupational health and safety, resettlement planning, labour practices etc.)

Experience in Sub Sahara Africa (outside of South Africa) and ability to travel is required.

Strong project management skills.

Able to read, write and converse in French or Portuguese.

Knowledge of Impact Investing, Sustainability reporting and Governance.

Experience with international ESIAs and/or EHS compliance auditing.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering local and international (Africa) Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) projects,

Assessment Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and E&S risks in corporate mergers and acquisitions against Lender standards.

Engagement with Clients and other stakeholders and providing support and guidance on critical E&S aspects affecting their investment decisions.

Participation in marketing and business development activities, and development of ESDD proposals.

Where required, provide a support role to the delivery of ESIAs in line with South African and international lender standards.

Undertake permit compliance audits in terms of South African legal requirements.

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the companys health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.

Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.

Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Should you meet the above requirements, please send a detailed CV to or call Roxanne/Hannah/Stella on XXX-XXXX.

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