Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner – Cemetery Development Project (Contract)

Randburg - South Africa

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Practitioner who will required to lead and manage all environmental authorization processes for a major urban cemetery development project. The role ensures full compliance with national environmental legislation water licensing requirements and sustainable development principles while coordinating specialist inputs and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies in line with NEMA regulations
Prepare and submit Environmental Authorisation applications to the relevant authorities
Manage Water Use Licence applications in accordance with the National Water Act
Identify and coordinate required specialist environmental studies
Appoint and manage external specialists (landscape architect geotechnical utilities investigations)
Conduct public participation processes across all EIA phases
Liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders
Prepare environmental sensitivity mapping and development alternatives
Lead bulk water and power supply investigations and approvals
Identify additional environmental permits approvals or amendments required
Ensure compliance with environmental heritage and resource legislation
Ensure adherence to National Building Regulations and standards
Provide preliminary site designs and technical drawings
Deliver final reports and recommendations
Provide professional advisory support to stakeholders
Maintain independence objectivity and ethical compliance

Key Competencies

Environmental legislation expertise
Regulatory navigation and compliance
Project coordination
Stakeholder management
Analytical and risk assessment skills
Professional ethics and independence
Communication and reporting

Contract Nature

Project-based contract
On-site and stakeholder engagement required
Immediate or short-notice availability preferred

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or equivalent professional registration
Proven experience leading EIAs for large infrastructure or land development projects
Strong knowledge of NEMA EIA Regulations and National Water Act requirements
Demonstrated experience obtaining environmental authorizations and water use licences
Experience managing multidisciplinary specialist teams
Strong stakeholder engagement and public participation experience
Excellent technical reporting and regulatory submission skills
Ability to work independently and maintain professional objectivity

Required Skills:

Minimum Requirements Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or equivalent professional registration Proven experience leading EIAs for large infrastructure or land development projects Strong knowledge of NEMA EIA Regulations and National Water Act requirements Demonstrated experience obtaining environmental authorizations and water use licences Experience managing multidisciplinary specialist teams Strong stakeholder engagement and public participation experience Excellent technical reporting and regulatory submission skills Ability to work independently and maintain professional objectivity

Purpose of the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Practitioner who will required to lead and manage all environmental authorization processes for a major urban cemetery development project. The role ensures full compliance with national environmental legislat...