Environmental Compliance Engineer - Hybrid Role & Impact

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model offering flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development in ENV/COMPLI

Work within a company committed to ESG

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer focused on Environmental Compliance for our Benoni facility, Gauteng. The role blends on-site responsibilities with remote administrative tasks in a hybrid setup.

You will ensure adherence to South African environmental laws, develop EMS (ISO 14001), monitor emissions and waste streams, and drive sustainability initiatives across industrial operations to minimize environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 4 years in environmental engineering or compliance in industry.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regs, and permits.
• Develop and manage ISO 14001 EMS.
• Monitor and report air emissions, wastewater, and waste.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects and changes.
• Identify waste reduction and resource conservation opportunities.
• Oversee sampling programs and interpret results.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and consultants.
• Develop environmental training for employees.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Support sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Hybrid work

Waste management

Pollution control technologies

Regulatory compliance

Environmental monitoring

EMS implementation

Education

B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001

Environmental monitoring techniques

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer focused on Environmental Compliance for our Benoni facility, Gauteng. The role blends on-site responsibilities with remote administrative tasks in a hybrid setup.

You will ensure adherence to South African environmental laws, develop EMS (ISO 14001), monitor emissions and waste streams, and drive sustainability initiatives across industrial operations to minimize environmental impact.