On-Site Environmental Scientist: Data Centre Compliance

Seeds Renewables; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support on-site compliance for a data centre construction project in Centurion. The role focuses on adherence to EA, EMPr, WUL conditions and applicable environmental legislation during construction and early operations.

You will coordinate inputs with specialists, engage with stakeholders, and assist in presenting findings and recommendations, contributing to environmental reporting and ensuring high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections, and site audits to ensure compliance with EA, EMPr, WUL (if applicable), and project requirements.
• Develop and contribute to environmental reporting by gathering, correlating, and analysing environmental data using established tools and procedures.
• Support preparation of environmental deliverables by integrating monitoring results, specialist inputs, and technical knowledge.
• Monitor construction activities Identify non-conformances and propose corrective actions.
• Apply environmental legislation (NEMA, EIA Regulations, National Water Act) and identify regulatory triggers.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory engagement.
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting quality.
• Coordinate environmental inputs with specialists and other disciplines.
• Participate in client and project meetings.
• Support engagement with contractors, SHE teams, independent ECO, and client representatives.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement processes.
• Assist in presenting environmental findings and recommendations.

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support on-site compliance for a data centre construction project in Centurion. The role focuses on adherence to EA, EMPr, WUL conditions and applicable environmental legislation during construction and early operations.

You will coordinate inputs with specialists, engage with stakeholders, and assist in presenting findings and recommendations, contributing to environmental reporting and ensuring high-quality documentation.