Senior Environmental Engineer – EMS & Compliance

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to ensure robust environmental compliance across operations in East London, Eastern Cape. You will manage EMS, EIAs, waste streams, and liaise with regulatory bodies to uphold high environmental standards.

The role requires extensive knowledge of South Africa's environmental legislation, 7+ years in industrial settings, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial environmental engineering and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation and permitting.
• Experience with EIAs, waste management, and pollution control tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage EMS to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct EIAs and monitor environmental performance.
• Oversee waste management programs for hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Ensure compliance with air and water quality regulations and emissions monitoring.
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs for employees.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Investigate and report environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with evolving environmental legislation and industry best practices.

Skills

Environmental compliance

EMS implementation

EIAs

Waste management

Pollution control

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Environmental software

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Tools

GIS

Environmental software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to ensure robust environmental compliance across operations in East London, Eastern Cape. You will manage EMS, EIAs, waste streams, and liaise with regulatory bodies to uphold high environmental standards.

The role requires extensive knowledge of South Africa's environmental legislation, 7+ years in industrial settings, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.