Remote Environmental Sustainability Lead - Richards Bay

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Sustainability Project Officer to drive remote-based initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will plan, execute, and monitor projects to protect biodiversity, reduce pollution, and promote sustainable practices while engaging local stakeholders and field sites as needed.

The role emphasizes independent work in a remote setting with coordination of field activities and compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Sustainability Studies, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of environmental sustainability projects (conservation, waste management, renewable energy).
• Conduct site assessments, data collection, and analysis to inform planning and evaluation.
• Develop proposals, budgets, and timelines aligned with goals and funding requirements.
• Coordinate activities with internal teams, partners, communities, and government in KwaZulu-Natal.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting progress and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/related

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Sustainability Project Officer to drive remote-based initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will plan, execute, and monitor projects to protect biodiversity, reduce pollution, and promote sustainable practices while engaging local stakeholders and field sites as needed.

The role emphasizes independent work in a remote setting with coordination of field activities and compliance with environmental regulations.