Remote Environmental Scientist - Mining and Compliance

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Home office support

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Access to monitoring tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join a remote-first mining operations team. The role focuses on developing environmental management plans, conducting EIAs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across sites from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a master’s or PhD in Environmental Science and 7+ years in environmental management within mining or natural resources, with strong data analysis and GIS capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental management, preferably within mining or natural resources.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting processes, and impact assessment methodologies.
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze environmental data using statistical methods.
• Experience with environmental modeling software and GIS is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor environmental management plans for mining projects.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and risk analyses for new and existing operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Analyze environmental data (water quality, air emissions, soil contamination) and prepare reports.
• Provide expert advice on best practices, mitigation strategies, and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with site personnel, engineering teams, and external stakeholders via virtual channels.

Skills

Environmental Science

Data Analysis

Statistical Methods

GIS

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS software

Environmental modeling tools

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join a remote-first mining operations team. The role focuses on developing environmental management plans, conducting EIAs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across sites from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a master’s or PhD in Environmental Science and 7+ years in environmental management within mining or natural resources, with strong data analysis and GIS capabilities.