Environmental Project Assistant

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hands-on experience in environmental项目

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Project Assistant to support conservation and sustainability initiatives in Upington. The role blends fieldwork with administrative tasks, contributing to habitat restoration, waste management, and community education campaigns.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in both office and field settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both in office and field settings.
• Familiarity with Upington area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of environmental projects.
• Conduct field surveys and data collection as required by project plans.
• Prepare project documentation, including reports and presentations.
• Support the organization of community engagement and awareness events.
• Manage project resources and assist with logistical arrangements.
• Communicate project updates to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Field coordination

Data collection

Documentation

Community engagement

Stakeholder communication

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and sustainability, is seeking a proactive Environmental Project Assistant to support their initiatives in the Upington region. This role involves assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various environmental projects, such as habitat restoration, waste management, and community education campaigns. You will work closely with project managers and field teams to ensure project goals are met efficiently and effectively. This hybrid position allows for a balance between fieldwork and administrative tasks, contributing to vital environmental efforts in the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of environmental projects.
• Conduct field surveys and data collection as required by project plans.
• Prepare project documentation, including reports and presentations.
• Support the organization of community engagement and awareness events.
• Manage project resources and assist with logistical arrangements.
• Communicate project updates to team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of environmental issues and project management principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field settings.
• Familiarity with the Upington area and its environmental context is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental project management.
• Work on meaningful projects that contribute to conservation efforts.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement in the Northern Cape.