Vacancy – Manager: Environmental Services – South Africa – Permanent

IAIA South Africa • Other • Other (South Africa) • $200 - $300 / year • 1h ago

Job type: Permanent

Company name: Digby Wells Environmental

Location: South Africa

Closing Dates: 15 November 2024

At Digby Wells Environmental, we are passionate about what we do and are extremely fortunate to be able to Make A Difference in the lives of our colleagues, our clients, the communities we work in and the environment.

We are looking for a passionate individual who will be responsible for managing and developing a global team of environmental project managers and administrators and deliver high quality services to our clients and relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Effectively project manage the environmental legislative processes and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) applicable to the relevant country.
Maintain an awareness of country applicable legislation and the potential impact to the various projects.
Work in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.
Carry out field work under strenuous conditions.
Liaise with clients and authorities.
Compile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.
Ensure the team maintains a high quality standard in the services provided and in the deliverables produced.
Continuously improve and develop the services offered within the department.
Manage the Recruitment and Selection process for the department in line with your workforce plan.
Facilitate the appropriate onboarding process for all new employees.
Manage the performance management and probation processes for the team.
Provide mentorship to and develop the team.
Report on departmental performance at various levels.
Manage financial expenditure for the department against the budget.
Effective workload and resource management for the department.
Ensure that the department achieves revenue targets.
Develop a business plan for the department which includes services and selling opportunities.
Act as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and ensure that a client centric approach is maintained at all times.
Identify leads within the department and organise, plan and track proposals in response.
Co-ordinate and submit proposals.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Post graduate degree in Environmental Management or similar.
Project Management Certificate would be beneficial.
Professional registration with EAPASA, BEAPA, NEMC or other equivalent body.
Eight years or more in the relevant field, preferably within the consulting environment would be beneficial.
Eight or more years’ experience project managing international Environmental and/or Social projects.
At least five years exposure to the mining industry.
Five or more years management experience is desirable, as well as experience leading teams of 5+ staff. Experience managing managers would be beneficial.
Strong understanding and practical experience with environmental and social legislation.
Superior ESIA and EMP report writing.
Proven experience in project management of integrated and complex environmental and social processes.
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement in line with international standards.
Proven experience in managing a Project team.
Interpersonal skills (i.e., be approachable, patient, etc.).
Communication, both verbal and written.
Client Centric.
Financial awareness, ability to manage projects in accordance with budget.
Ability to influence and negotiate.
Ability to work independently as well as within teams.
Time Management, adherence to strict deadlines.
Strong Business Acumen.