Remote Environmental Scientist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive B

Fully remote work arrangement withflex

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Environmental Scientist to support mining operations near Polokwane. The role emphasizes environmental compliance, mitigation strategy development, and monitoring ecological impact from a home office.

You will analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate with site teams and regulators while advancing sustainable mining practices from a distance. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, passion for environmental stewardship, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in environmental management, preferably within mining.
• Solid understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in environmental data analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental parameters and report on water quality, air emissions, and land rehabilitation.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and impact assessments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Analyze environmental data and prepare technical reports for regulators and stakeholders.
• Advise project teams on best practices for environmental protection and mitigation.
• Conduct virtual site assessments and contribute to environmental training initiatives.

Skills

Environmental data analysis

Remote collaboration

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science/Ecology or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Environmental Scientist to support their mining operations near Polokwane . This role focuses on ensuring environmental compliance, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring the ecological impact of mining activities. You will work from your home office, analyzing environmental data, preparing reports, and collaborating with site-based teams and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate is passionate about environmental stewardship, possesses strong analytical skills, and excels at remote collaboration and project management, contributing to sustainable mining practices from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental parameters such as water quality, air emissions, and land rehabilitation progress.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and impact assessments.
• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Analyze environmental data and prepare technical reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Advise project teams on best practices for environmental protection and mitigation.
• Conduct virtual site assessments and contribute to environmental training initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management, preferably within the mining sector.
• Solid understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in environmental data analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Home office setup support and technology allowance.
• Opportunities to contribute to significant environmental projects.
• Professional development and training programs available.