Environmental Scientist - Water Resource Management

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Scientist for a governmental agency focused on sustainable development in the Upington region. The role centers on managing and protecting essential water resources for agricultural, industrial, and domestic use in an arid area.

You will conduct fieldwork, monitor water quality, assess impacts of water usage, and develop conservation strategies while ensuring compliance with environmental laws.

Formación

• Experience in water resources management and field data collection.
• Ability to analyze environmental data and prepare reports.
• Familiarity with environmental legislation and regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor water quality across assigned resources.
• Assess environmental impacts of water usage and projects.
• Develop conservation strategies to protect water resources.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Conduct fieldwork, collect data, and generate technical reports.
• Collaborate with farmers, local communities, and government departments.

Conocimientos

Water quality monitoring

Environmental impact assessment

Conservation strategy development

Regulatory compliance

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a governmental agency focused on sustainable development in the Upington, Northern Cape area, is seeking a dedicated Environmental Scientist to manage and protect vital water resources. This role is crucial for ensuring the availability and quality of water for agricultural, industrial, and domestic use in this arid region.

You will be responsible for:

• monitoring water quality
• assessing environmental impacts of water usage
• developing conservation strategies
• ensuring compliance with environmental legislation

This position requires significant fieldwork, data analysis, report writing, and collaboration with stakeholders including farmers, local communities, and other government departments.

Your work will directly impact the ecological health and sustainable utilization of water resources in the Northern Cape.