Job Description

Company name:

OMI Solutions

Job type:

Permanent

Location:

Hybrid position (remote work optional - preferred location Pretoria, Gauteng).

Closing Dates:

31 January 2026

Job description:

OMI Solutions is looking for a Public Participation Facilitator to manage and execute all public participation

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 related
logistics such as venue bookings and preparation of materials.
Communicating with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs), including distributing notifications and
tracking 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.

Salary range:

N/A

Contact person:

OMI Solutions

Contact Phone Number:

N/A

Contact email:

info@omisolutions.co.za

Company web site address:

www.omisolutions.co.za