Senior Environmental Engineer - Remote EIA Compliance Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Retirement fund & life insurance

Generous annual leave & personal leave

Performance-based bonuses and profit‑‑

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Environmental Engineer for a fully remote role focused on South African environmental compliance and sustainable development. You will lead EIAs, permit submissions, EMP development, and cross‑functional collaboration with dispersed teams to ensure regulatory alignment across projects in the North West region.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 8+ years in environmental consulting, with strong SA regulatory knowledge and excellent reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in EIAs/BAs and permitting processes.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation (NEMA, MPRDA, Water Act) and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Basic Assessments (BAs).
• Prepare and submit environmental permit applications to authorities (DEA, DWS).
• Develop and implement environmental management plans (EMPs) and monitoring programs.
• Provide expert advice on environmental compliance, legislation, and best practices.
• Conduct environmental audits and site assessments.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Analyze environmental data and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Develop strategies for pollution prevention, waste management, and resource conservation.
• Stay abreast of changes in environmental legislation and industry trends.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Data analysis software

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related

Tools

Environmental software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Environmental Engineer for a fully remote role focused on South African environmental compliance and sustainable development. You will lead EIAs, permit submissions, EMP development, and cross‑functional collaboration with dispersed teams to ensure regulatory alignment across projects in the North West region.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 8+ years in environmental consulting, with strong SA regulatory knowledge and excellent reporting skills.