Environmental Scientist – Consulting Industry

Hire Resolve; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Scientist in Westville, KZN. Responsibilities include project management for environmental assessments, preparing reports for authorisations, and client liaison. Candidates must possess a BSc Honours in Environmental Management and be registered with EAPASA and SACNASP. Ideal applicants will have 3-5 years of consulting experience and knowledge of environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Registration with EAPASA is mandatory.
• Registration with SACNASP is mandatory.
• At least 3 to 5 years of consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Project management of environmental assessment and monitoring projects.
• Develop proposal documents and budgets.
• Prepare reports for Environmental Authorisations and Water Use Licence Applications.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies.
• Produce detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client liaison

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Education

BSc Honours in Environmental Management

Master’s degree in Environmental Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Environmental Scientist – Consulting Industry

Location : Westville, KZN

Responsibilities

• Project management of environmental assessment and monitoring projects
• Develop proposal documents and budgets
• Prepare all reports that are applicable to Applications for Environmental Authorisations and
• Water Use Licence Applications
• Conducting risk assessments and providing recommendations for mitigation strategies
• Producing detailed reports on findings and recommendations
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met

Requirements

• BSc Honours in Environmental Management or related field
• Master’s degree in Environmental Management in advantageous
• Registration with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) is mandatory
• Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is mandatory
• At least 3 to 5 years of consulting experience
• Excellent communication and client liaison abilities
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and legislation
• Experience with mining projects will be advantageous