Field-Based Environmental Compliance Specialist

SkillsGro; Skukuza Rest Camp; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 640 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Environmental auditing

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Detail orientation

Compliance handling

Independent & team work

Formation

Environmental Management, Environmental Science or related

Description du poste

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