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• Lead the planning and execution of corporate events from concept to completion
• Manage logistics, vendors, budgets, and timelines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Support social media strategy, create event-related content, and assist with Zohobased social media management
• Provide on-site leadership at events
• Monitor and report on event ROI and success metrics
• Occasionally travel to events as needed
• Maintain accurate event documentation and post-event reports

• Proven experience managing corporate events (sales kickoffs, conferences,
• executive events)
• Confident, extroverted, and able to lead events and client interactions
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with Zoho CRM or Zoho Projects , and Zoho for social media
• management is a plus
• Strong social media skills for event promotion
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Attention to detail and professional demeanor

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-profile corporate events

Company Description

Thero Services is an internationally certified, solution-based firm specializing in multi-disciplinary compliance across various sectors on a global scale, including health and safety, environmental, quality, ESG, building and infrastructure compliance, as well as social and sustainability. With over 200 successfully completed projects, Thero Services provides customer-focused solutions co-developed with clients. Guided by principles of detailed client-specific solutions, capacity building, transparency and integrity, risk mitigation, and professional development, compliance is at the core of our business.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Senior Environmental, Social and Sustainability Practitioner. The role is based in Edenvale with some work-from-home flexibility. The practitioner will be responsible for managing and delivering projects related to environmental, social, and sustainability compliance, conducting detailed assessments, and ensuring alignment with client-specific solutions and regulatory requirements.

Role Requirements

1. Lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
    in accordance with World Bank ESF, national EIA regulations and other sector requirements.
2. Develop and implement Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)
    and associated action plans - RAP, Community Development Plans,
3. Ensure compliance
    with national environmental and social legislation and relevant international safeguards.
4. Conduct environmental and social risk screening
    for all project activities and recommend mitigation hierarchy actions.
5. Coordinate stakeholder engagement
   , ensuring inclusive participation and documentation per the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
6. Monitor contractors and sub-consultants
    for adherence to E&S performance standards, labor conditions, and grievance redress procedures.
7. Undertake environmental and social due diligence
    for land acquisition, resettlement, biodiversity, and cultural heritage impacts.
8. Integrate sustainability indicators
   —including climate resilience, gender, water efficiency, and resource use—into project planning.
9. Conduct Environmental and Social Audits
    and prepare quarterly and annual compliance reports.
10. Provide capacity-building and training
     to implementing agencies, contractors, and community structures.
11. Ensure occupational health and safety compliance
     (aligned with ISO and oversee safety audits at project sites.
12. Maintain E&S documentation and data systems
     for tracking compliance and reporting to the World Bank.
13. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
     (engineering, procurement, financial) to embed sustainability across the project life cycle.
14. Lead disclosure and communication activities
    , ensuring transparency and accessibility of environmental and social information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related field.
• Registered with EAPASA and SACNASP (5 years or more)
• Have skills in community engagement and robust stakeholder engagement

Experience:

• Minimum 
  7–10 years
   of relevant professional experience in environmental and social management of large infrastructure or development projects.
• Demonstrated experience with 
  World Bank ESF
   or other donor safeguards (IFC, AfDB, DBSA, AFD, etc.).
• Experience developing and implementing E&S instruments (EIA, ESMP, SEP, LMP, RAP, ESCP).
• Proven stakeholder engagement and community consultation experience, particularly in rural or sensitive environments.
• Knowledge of South African or regional (SADC) environmental legislation and permitting frameworks.

Technical Competencies:

• Environmental and social risk assessment
• Climate change adaptation and sustainability integration
• Grievance and stakeholder management
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER)
• GIS and data management (advantageous)
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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