Hire Resolve’s client in the renewable energy industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an Environmental Specialist in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

• Project Development:

  • Support Project Developers managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for new projects, focusing on mitigating environmental risks.
  • Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards from project initiation.
  • Assist in drafting Environmental Management Program Reports (EMPr) and maintain up-to-date knowledge on environmental legislation.
  • Support biodiversity offsets and manage a biodiversity legal database.

• Business Development:

  • Address environmental gaps in lender due diligence and ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards.
  • Adapt Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) to project-specific contexts.