Environmental Scientist

Srk; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in environmental sciences in Cape Town is seeking an Environmental Scientist to provide support in environmental assessments and sustainable development. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Management and 3-10 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and presentation skills. The role involves managing assessments, proposals, and project coordination. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Above-average salary packages

Performance bonuses

Share ownership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing Basic Assessments and/or ESIAs in South Africa.
• Experience in biodiversity, socio-economic assessment, or climate change is advantageous.
• Approximately 3 - 10 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Basic Assessments and provide support on EIAs.
• Compile proposals and reports.
• Coordinate project schedules.
• Manage budgets.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Management (Honours or higher)

Job description

Overview

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is seeking an ambitious Environmental Scientist to join their dynamic team in the Cape Town office. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to form part of our ESG Department.

Description

The successful incumbent will provide support and leadership in the field of environmental assessment, sustainable development and a range of other environmental management fields. The candidate should have experience in managing Basic Assessments and/or ESIAs in South Africa. Experience in an allied specialist sub-discipline (e.g. biodiversity, socio-economic assessment, air quality, climate change) will be an advantage.

Experience and Skills

The candidate must:

• Have a Degree in Environmental Management (Honours or higher) or other relevant degree.
• Be a registered EAP or Sci.Nat.
• Have approximately 3 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Have a valid passport, driver’s license and own transport.
• Be willing to travel within South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage Basic Assessments and/or provide support on EIAs.
• Compile proposals and reports.
• Coordinate project schedules.
• Manage budgets.
• Appoint and manage specialists.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement.

Competencies

• Excellent knowledge and application of environmental legislation.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment.
• Committed team player.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills – additional languages would be advantageous.
• Analytical and integrative skills across diverse disciplines and sectors.

Salary

Market related with Company Benefits.

Rewards

We believe that people are our major asset. Our ability to attract and retain highly motivated employees is largely dependent on the opportunities that we provide for individuals to satisfy their personal goals within the framework of the organisation. In order to achieve these objectives, we aim to:

• Pay above-average packages for good performance and monitor the remuneration structure in each relevant market so that we don’t fall behind;
• Accommodate individual preferences for work assignments and schedules as far as possible;
• Support an open-door policy. Where employees feel they have difficulty in discussing concerns with their seniors, they have direct access to any Partner, Member of the Human Resources Committee or the Human Resources Manager and ultimately the Managing Director.

We believe that a high-quality organisation relies on high quality employees in all posts and at all levels.

Upon becoming a permanent member of staff, the Company will endeavour to pay an annual performance bonus to each permanent employee as a reward for individual / financial performance. The Company reserves the right to pay an interim bonus during the year, normally in December. This forms part of the annual bonus.

The Company is an employee-owned Company. In line with the Company policy, an offer of available shares is made each year and employees are encouraged to invest in their Company. Partners consider the views of shareholders on the admission of new employees as shareholders.

Detailed applications must be forwarded to the Human Resources Department via the website www.srk.co.za by 30 September 2025.

SRK reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submissions from underqualified or overqualified applicants may not receive a response. Applicants not receiving a response within 4 weeks should deem their applications to have been unsuccessful.