Licensing & Permitting Consultant (South Africa) at Allied Talent Partners

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Mapping, Permitting, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Reporting, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Approvals, Energy Regulations, Negotiation Skills, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Documentation, Field Visits, Inter-agency Coordination, Quality Assurance, Technical Meetings

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Licensing & Permitting Consultant (South Africa) Application Deadline: 31 October 2025 Department: ESIA Employment Type: Contract / Temp Location: South Africa Description Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact. High-Level Overview Client: The client is an advisory firm that unlocks capital for sustainable growth in underserved markets, focusing on clean energy access and nature-based solutions. They provide transaction and strategy advisory services to investors, fund managers, companies, donors, and governments. Project: The client is seeking a Licensing & Permitting Consultant to lead the regulatory and stakeholder processes for a hybrid power project in Steenkampskraal, South Africa. The consultant will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing all required permits and licenses, covering environmental, grid connection, and land-use compliance, and coordinating with regulators, municipalities, and landowners to ensure the project reaches construction readiness. Role and Responsibilities Role: Licensing & Permitting Consultant – South Africa Candidates Required: 1 Key Deliverables: Regulatory Mapping & Planning Conduct a comprehensive review of all permits, authorisations, and environmental approvals required for the hybrid project. Develop a permitting roadmap outlining dependencies, timelines, and key decision points to ensure timely delivery. Identify potential regulatory risks and propose mitigation strategies to prevent approval delays. Stay informed on relevant policy, legal, and regulatory changes affecting the project. Application Management Prepare, submit, and monitor all license and permitting applications with NERSA, relevant environmental agencies, and municipal authorities. Ensure that all submissions comply with applicable regulatory, environmental, and donor quality standards. Maintain standardized templates and documentation for consistent and audit-ready submissions. Track application progress and proactively resolve bottlenecks or information requests. Stakeholder Engagement Coordinate engagement with regulators, utilities, and landowners to facilitate smooth permitting and expedite approvals. Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure transparent communication and early issue resolution. Support inter-agency coordination between national, provincial, and local authorities as needed. Represent the project in consultations or technical meetings related to permitting matters. Compliance Reporting Maintain a comprehensive permit tracker to monitor progress, risks, and outstanding conditions. Provide weekly status updates and reports to the project team, highlighting milestones and issues requiring attention. Ensure continuous compliance with regulatory conditions throughout the permitting phase. Support internal QA/QC reviews of documentation and maintain audit-ready records. Final Readiness Package Prepare and deliver a complete permitting dossier summarizing all approvals obtained, outstanding risks, and key recommendations. Ensure all regulatory requirements are met prior to construction and financial close. Contribute to project close-out documentation and lessons learned to inform future permitting processes. Requirements Experience Required: Minimum 7 years’ experience in project permitting or regulatory affairs for energy projects in South Africa. Prior experience securing licenses for private off-take or hybrid systems. Track record engaging with regulators, municipalities, and landowners. Technical Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field. Familiarity with South African energy, environmental, and land-use regulations. Strong understanding of grid connection, land rights, and compliance documentation. Other Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Strong attention to detail and organization. Confident communicator, able to manage complex approval processes independently. Working Arrangement Location: South Africa (Western Cape preferred), with regular field and authority visits. Terms of agreement: Start Date: November Contracting Period: 6–9 months

Responsibilities

The Licensing & Permitting Consultant will lead the regulatory and stakeholder processes for a hybrid power project in Steenkampskraal, South Africa. Responsibilities include securing necessary permits, managing applications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory conditions.