Junior Environmental Scientist — Hybrid Field & Data Roles

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Fieldwork exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to join a team dedicated to environmental assessments through fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting. This hybrid role blends in-office and field-based work to support senior scientists across EIAs, monitoring, and remediation projects.

The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory compliance, stakeholder communications, and environmental management plan execution, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, or related field.
• Experience with environmental sampling techniques and field equipment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially report writing.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and basic statistical tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental fieldwork including site assessments, sampling, and data collection.
• Analyze environmental data using statistical methods and GIS software.
• Prepare EIAs and monitoring reports.
• Support development and implementation of environmental management plans.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Assist senior scientists with project management and client communication.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Skills

Environmental sampling

GIS data analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to join a team dedicated to environmental assessments through fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting. This hybrid role blends in-office and field-based work to support senior scientists across EIAs, monitoring, and remediation projects.

The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory compliance, stakeholder communications, and environmental management plan execution, with opportunities for professional