Manager: Environmental Management Services (Johannesburg)
Job Description
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid Working/ 3 Office Days a week)
Are you a seasoned environmental leader ready to scale your impact across the globe? We are looking for a high calibre professional to spearhead an Environmental Management Services team within a respected international consultancy.
This is more than a management role, it's a senior leadership opportunity to own a key service line and drive business success on a global stage.
The OpportunityAs the lead for our Environmental Management Services, you will bridge the gap between technical excellence and commercial strategy. You won't just manage projects; you will shape the future of how we deliver environmental and social solutions.
Your core mission will involve- Leading at Scale: Heading up large, multi country Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) programmes within the resources and infrastructure sectors.
- Strategic Growth: Driving business development by securing new work, owning a pipeline of revenue, and acting as a trusted advisor to key clients.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Developing a multidisciplinary team of environmental project managers and specialists across various regions.
- Operational Excellence: Managing departmental performance, financials, and resource planning to ensure high quality delivery and client satisfaction.
We are looking for a commercial minded leader who thrives in a consulting environment and possesses a deep understanding of the mining industry.
- Experience: 8+ years in environmental consulting with a proven track record in managing large, complex, international projects.
- Technical Expertise: A postgraduate degree in Environmental Management (or related field) and a solid grasp of international environmental standards and legislation.
- Business Acumen: Strong commercial skills, including project financial management and the ability to win work.
- Communication: Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Professionalism: Professional registration (EAPASA or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Global Footprint: Lead high profile projects in complex sectors across multiple regions.
- Purpose-Driven Culture: Join an organization committed to making a meaningful difference to communities and the environment.
- Impact: Influence the growth of a key service offering within a values driven team.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
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