23 Oct
IAIA South Africa
South Africa
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South Africa
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Job type: Permanent
Company name: Digby Wells Environmental
Location: South Africa
Closing Dates: 15 November 2024
Job description:
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.
As Head of Environmental and Legal Services, you’ll spearhead our environmental and legal services, managing project teams across the globe. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for sustainability.
- Lead complex projects adhering to IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring timeliness, budget adherence, and quality standards
- Cultivate and maintain key client relationships as an account manager and project sponsor
- Drive financial success through budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis
- Mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence
- Expand our market presence through innovative business development strategies
- Ensure best-in-class quality management systems across the division
- Stay at the forefront of technological and legal developments in the environmental sector
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.
- 10-15 years of experience in Environmental Management, with a strong consulting background
- Proven track record of successful project management (10+ years)
- In-depth knowledge of the mining industry (5+ years)
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams of 5+ professionals
- Experience in managing managers and driving organizational growth
- Willingness to travel and work in diverse global settings
- Expert knowledge of environmental, mining, and social legislation.
- Strong financial acumen and business management skills
- Exceptional communication, mentorship, and interpersonal abilities.
- 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.
Salary range: Will be market related and dependent on experience.
Contact Person:Bulelwa Tole
Contact Number: +11 789 9495
Contact email: [email protected]
▶️ Vacancy – Divisional Manager: Environmental & Legal Services – South Africa – Permanent
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