Remote Environmental Compliance Lead - Energy Projects

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer for a fully remote position supporting projects across South Africa. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing EMPs, conducting EIAs, monitoring compliance, liaising with authorities, investigating incidents, and delivering awareness training to teams and contractors involved in renewable energy sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, ideally in energy or large infrastructure.
• Experience with EIAs, EMPs, and managing environmental aspects of projects.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation, policies and permitting.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate into compliance actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage environmental management plans for energy projects.
• Conduct EIAs and compile reports for new developments.
• Monitor sites for adherence to environmental protection measures and identify risks.
• Liaise with regulators and stakeholders to facilitate permits and ongoing compliance.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Provide environmental awareness training to project teams and contractors.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer for a fully remote position supporting projects across South Africa. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing EMPs, conducting EIAs, monitoring compliance, liaising with authorities, investigating incidents, and delivering awareness training to teams and contractors involved in renewable energy sites.