Senior Environmental Scientist - Mining, East London On-Site

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent mining sector entity to appoint a Senior Environmental Scientist for East London operations in the Eastern Cape. The role leads environmental management, EIAs, EMPs, and stakeholder engagement, driving compliance and sustainable practices.

The successful candidate will manage impact assessments, rehabilitation programs, and provide expert guidance to site teams, while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and CSR goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental management, with mining sector exposure.
• In-depth knowledge of South African environmental legislation (e.g., NEMA) and permitting processes.
• Proven experience conducting EIAs and developing EMPs.
• Strong grasp of ecological principles, pollution control, and rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMP) for mining operations.
• Conduct EIAs and compile reports.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs (air, water, soil, biodiversity).
• Manage waste management and rehabilitation projects per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial environmental legislation and permits.
• Engage with regulatory authorities, communities, and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Provide expert environmental training to site personnel.
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Contribute to sustainability strategies and CSR initiatives in East London.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master's in Environmental Science

Tools

Environmental data analysis

Reporting software

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent mining sector entity to appoint a Senior Environmental Scientist for East London operations in the Eastern Cape. The role leads environmental management, EIAs, EMPs, and stakeholder engagement, driving compliance and sustainable practices.

The successful candidate will manage impact assessments, rehabilitation programs, and provide expert guidance to site teams, while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and CSR goals.