Senior Environmental Consultant - Leading Environmental Group – Westlake – Cape Town

Recruiter:

The Recruiters

Job Ref:

RK160726-4342

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Competitive above market related remuneration of will be on offer, negotiable depending on numerous factors such as experience, qualifications, current earnings etc.

SUMMARY:
Senior Environmental Consultant - Leading Environmental Group – Westlake – Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Our leading South African environmental consultancy recruitment desk has an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled and EAPASA-registered Senior Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This is your chance to lead high-impact projects, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of environmental assessment within the energy and utilities sector.

This role offers the chance to significantly influence project outcomes, drive best practices, and contribute to the sustainable development of critical infrastructure. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for environmental stewardship and possess a proven track record in delivering complex EIAs, we encourage you to explore this exciting career advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee multiple high-impact Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects, ensuring strict adherence to scope, budget, and statutory deadlines.
Provide final review and quality assurance sign-off on all key environmental reports (BARs, Scoping Reports, EIA Reports, EMPrs) ensuring submission-readiness and compliance.
Cultivate and manage strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring professional, timely project delivery.
Proactively manage and resolve complex stakeholder issues and disputes, representing the company authoritatively in all engagements.
Mentor and develop mid-level EAPs and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in statutory processes and report preparation.
Oversee specialist coordination, approving scopes of work and ensuring seamless integration of specialist inputs into final deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement in environmental assessment processes, systems, and training materials, staying abreast of evolving legislation and case law.

EAPASA Registration (mandatory, not a candidate registration).
Preferably hold a BSc and MSc in a relevant environmental science or related field.
Demonstrated senior leadership mindset with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
Proven experience in taking full ownership of project outcomes and resolving challenges proactively.
Proficiency in managing complex stakeholder engagements and dispute resolution.
Strong understanding of South African environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Experience in leading improvements to SOPs, templates, and training materials.

This is a permanent position offering a competitive remuneration package, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. You will be joining a respected firm renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the environmental consulting space.

Remuneration

Competitive above market related remuneration of will be on offer, negotiable depending on numerous factors such as experience, qualifications, current earnings etc. All eligible candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV’s to

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