Graduate Engineer / Scientist 2026 (Ballito, South Africa)

WKC Group; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

International travel opportunities

Job summary

WKC Group in Ballito, South Africa, invites a Graduate Engineer/Scientist to join its environmental consultancy. You will contribute to air quality studies, wastewater treatment assessments and noise impact analyses while gaining exposure to domestic and international projects.

You will hold a BSc in engineering or science, be willing to work across disciplines, and complete in-house training. A full driving license is required, and the role offers a dynamic, young company environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in engineering or science as listed.
• Willingness to work across multiple technical disciplines.
• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification.
• Full driving license required.
• No prior environmental field experience required; in-house training provided.

Responsibilities

• Work on air quality and pollution studies.
• Assist with wastewater treatment and noise impact assessments.
• Support domestic and international consultancy projects.
• Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

BSc Engineering (mechanical/ chemical/ industrial)

BSc Chemistry

BSc Environmental Science

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vacancy:

Graduate Engineer / Scientist (Ballito, South Africa)

Background:

WKC Group is an environmental consultancy offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental modelling, marine and biodiversity studies and a range of assurance related services. WKC’s award winning team are strategically located in the Middle East, Europe, South‑East Asia and Africa allowing reach around the world across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.

The position will see the successful candidate working in a dynamic and exciting role with exposure to domestic and international consultancy projects.

Job description:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to successfully multi-taskisessential. The role entails working on technical aspects of environmental consultancy (air quality and pollution studies, wastewater treatment, noise impact assessments).

The candidate will have:

• BSc Engineering (mechanical/ chemical / industrial) or BSc in Chemistry, BSc Environmental Science (post graduate qualification advantageous)
• Desire to work across multiple technical disciplines
• Relevant degree and/ or professional qualification

• A full driving license is required
• No experience in the environmental field is necessary as in-house training will be provided

Job location:

Ballito, South Africa

Benefits:

• Competitive
• salary, flexible work ing hours, work within a young and dynamic company, international travel opportunities