TRAFFIC Gauteng

Manager: Environmental Management Services

Digbywells

Job Description

Bryanston, South Africa Posted on 19/03/2026

At DigbyWells Environmental, we are committed to making a meaningful difference to ourclients, communities, and the environment. We are looking for a seasonedenvironmental professional who combines technical excellence with strongcommercial and leadership capability to lead our Environmental ManagementServices team.

This is asenior leadership opportunity to shape and grow a key service line, leadcomplex international projects, and drive business success across our globalfootprint.

Whatyou'll do:
  • Lead large, multi-countryEnvironmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) programmes within theresources and infrastructure sectors.
  • Oversee delivery of complex,integrated environmental and social projects, ensuring quality, compliance, andclient satisfaction.
  • Drive business development bybuilding strong client relationships, identifying opportunities, and securingnew work.
  • Own and grow a pipeline of work,contributing to revenue targets and service line strategy.
  • Lead and develop a team ofenvironmental project managers and specialists across multiple regions.
  • Act as a key account manager andtrusted advisor to clients.
  • Manage departmental performance,financials, and resource planning.
Requirements

Whatwe're looking for:

  • Proven track record in managinglarge, complex ESIA and environmental projects
  • Strong experience in winning workand growing client relationships within a consulting environment
  • Demonstrated leadership experiencemanaging multidisciplinary teams, including senior professionals
  • Solid understanding of environmentallegislation and international standards
  • Excellent communication, stakeholderengagement, and influencing skills

Qualificationsand Experience:

  • Postgraduate degree in EnvironmentalManagement or related field
  • 8+ years' experience inenvironmental consulting
  • Proven experience managinginternational projects
  • Professional registration (EAPASA orequivalent preferred)

Why joinDigby Wells Environmental?

  • Be part of a purpose-drivenorganisation delivering real environmental and social impact
  • Lead high-profile projects incomplex sectors such as mining and infrastructure
  • Shape and grow a key serviceoffering within a respected international consultancy
  • Work with passionate, values-driventeams across multiple regions

If you'relooking to lead at scale, grow a business line, and deliver impactfulenvironmental solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

About This Role

Career insights for Social and Community Service Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R51,590/month
R32,429 to R77,387/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Active Learning Active Listening Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
Corel WordPerfect Office X9 HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes) Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 CRM Systems (Various) Claris FileMaker Microsoft Access 365 HCPCS (Still in use, updated annually)