Environmental Compliance Officer

SkillsGro; Skukuza Rest Camp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsGro is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to support conservation and environmental governance within a private reserve in South Africa's Greater Kruger region. You will monitor compliance with environmental legislation, review developments and conduct inspections to ensure safe, sustainable operations.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or related field and 2–5 years of hands-on experience with EAs, EIAs and EMPrs; you will work in a remote

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant environmental compliance experience.
• Experience with Environmental Authorisations, EIAs and EMPrs.
• Practical experience in environmental inspections, compliance monitoring, waste management and rehabilitation.
• Working knowledge of South African environmental legislation (NEMA, NEMWA, NEMBA, NEMWA, the National Water Act and EIA Regulations).
• Valid driver’s licence with own transport and willingness to work in a remote field environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with South African environmental legislation, Environmental Authorisations (EAs), Environmental Management Programmes (EMPrs) and applicable management plans.
• Review proposed developments and assess environmental screening, assessment and authorisation requirements before construction begins.
• Conduct environmental inspections, compliance audits and site assessments.
• Identify environmental risks and non-compliance, recommend corrective actions and monitor close-out.
• Oversee waste management compliance, hazardous waste records, disposal documentation and authorised waste service providers.
• Coordinate environmental rehabilitation of disturbed areas and construction sites.
• Maintain environmental registers, inspection records, incident reports and compliance documentation.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide practical guidance to management, landowners, lodge operators, developers and contractors.
• Support environmental awareness, training and continuous improvement of environmental procedures.

Skills

Environmental auditing

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Detail orientation

Compliance handling

Independent & team work

Education

Environmental Management, Environmental Science or related

Job description

Environmental Compliance Officer | Conservation & Environmental Management

Are you passionate about environmental protection, regulatory compliance and sustainable development? An exciting opportunity is available for an Environmental Compliance Officer to support environmental governance and conservation within a prominent private reserve in South Africa's Greater Kruger region.

This role is ideal for an environmentally focused professional with practical experience in compliance monitoring, environmental authorisations, inspections, rehabilitation and waste management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with South African environmental legislation, Environmental Authorisations (EAs), Environmental Management Programmes (EMPrs) and applicable management plans.
• Review proposed developments and assess environmental screening, assessment and authorisation requirements before construction begins.
• Conduct environmental inspections, compliance audits and site assessments.
• Identify environmental risks and non-compliance, recommend corrective actions and monitor close-out.
• Oversee waste management compliance, hazardous waste records, disposal documentation and authorised waste service providers.
• Coordinate environmental rehabilitation of disturbed areas and construction sites.
• Maintain environmental registers, inspection records, incident reports and compliance documentation.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide practical guidance to management, landowners, lodge operators, developers and contractors.
• Support environmental awareness, training and continuous improvement of environmental procedures.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Management or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant environmental compliance experience.
• Experience with Environmental Authorisations, EIAs and EMPrs.
• Practical experience in environmental inspections, compliance monitoring, waste management and rehabilitation.
• Working knowledge of South African environmental legislation, including NEMA, NEMPA, NEMBA, NEMWA, the National Water Act and EIA Regulations.
• Valid driver's licence, own vehicle or reliable transport, and willingness to work in a remote field environment.

Advantageous

• Experience in a protected area, conservation area or similar natural resource environment.
• GIS knowledge.

Key Skills

• Environmental auditing and risk identification.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Attention to detail and strong record-keeping abilities.
• Professional handling of challenging compliance situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Employment type: Permanent
• Remuneration: Market-related, based on qualifications and experience
• Accommodation: Not provided

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo psychometric assessments, a polygraph test and security background checks.