Just imagine your future with us…
At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?
Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?
Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.
Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.
We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.
What will you do?
In this position you will join our Cape Town Environment and Planning business unit on a 12 months fixed-term contract, where you will be exposed to exciting and challenging projects that will enable you to build your career path into a well-rounded and experienced specialist in Environment and Planning. You will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients.
We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to ‘ bring ideas to life ’:
- Undertaking of legislated environmental permitting/ authorisation processes in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998), as amended and the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998).
- Conduct full Public Participation Processes (PPP), engage with Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and record all required information.
- Provide project management and project administration assistance.
- Facilitation and coordination specialist groups / workshops to guide input into active projects.
- Carry out Environmental Control Officer (ECO) tasks when required, including; overseeing and advising on multiple contracts to assist in implementing best environmental practice, auditing of contractor compliance to the requirements of the environmental documentation and highlight where improvements can be made, management of on-site ECO teams through mentorship and guidance and compilation and review of Method Statements.
What can you bring to the team?
Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and science and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a BSc or BA degree in Environmental or Social Sciences (mandatory), with a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience gained in a consulting or operational environment. Sound experience gained in compiling Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Programmes, ECO supervision & site work, project admin assistance, project management and stakeholder engagement is required. Experience with the undertaking of Water Use Licence Applications and General Authorisations will be an advantage. The successful candidate must be mobile and available to travel as our focus includes cross-border international work.
Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.
Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?
About us
We’ve re-imagined engineering.
Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it!
For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.
We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can’t.
Think engineering. Think again.
Want to know more?
You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.
If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Aurecon believes that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs on the basis of their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.