Senior Environmental Scientist: Mine Rehabilitation

Placements24; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 41 000 - 59 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Mine Rehabilitation) to lead environmental strategies for closure and post-mining phases from Randburg, Gauteng. You will work with operations, regulators and stakeholders to ensure sustainable land use and compliance.

The role requires a master's degree and 7+ years in environmental management with a strong focus on mine rehabilitation, EIAs, and regulatory processes. Travel to mine sites will be necessary.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or related.
• 7+ years in environmental management with emphasis on mine rehabilitation and closure.
• Experience in EIAs and rehabilitation plan development.
• Knowledge of South African environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Experience in soil science, hydrology, and ecological restoration.
• Strong project management and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement mine rehabilitation and closure plans.
• Perform EIAs and prepare associated documents.
• Monitor water quality, soil health, and biodiversity during and after mining.
• Oversee remediation strategies for contaminated sites.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regs and permits.
• Liaise with government, communities and stakeholders.
• Manage environmental consultants and contractors.
• Develop EMS and ISO 14001 aligned systems.
• Provide technical guidance on best practices to operations.
• Prepare environmental reports, progress updates and audits.

Conhecimentos

EIAs

Mine rehabilitation

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Formação académica

Master's degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management

Ferramentas

SACNASP registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Mine Rehabilitation) to lead environmental strategies for closure and post-mining phases from Randburg, Gauteng. You will work with operations, regulators and stakeholders to ensure sustainable land use and compliance.

The role requires a master's degree and 7+ years in environmental management with a strong focus on mine rehabilitation, EIAs, and regulatory processes. Travel to mine sites will be necessary.