Senior Environmental Scientist — EIA & Compliance Leader

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join the team in Soweto. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable practices within Oil & Gas operations.

You will conduct EIAs, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee environmental monitoring. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Environmental Science or Engineering, at least 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of EIA processes, and excellent communication skills to guide project teams and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 7+ years in environmental management and assessments, preferably Oil & Gas.
• Deep knowledge of EIA processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with environmental modeling and monitoring technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EIAs for new projects and existing operations.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and pollution controls.
• Oversee monitoring programs for air, water, soil quality.
• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental laws.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental best practices to teams.

Skills

EIAs

Regulatory compliance

Environmental monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Environmental modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join the team in Soweto. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable practices within Oil & Gas operations.

You will conduct EIAs, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee environmental monitoring. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Environmental Science or Engineering, at least 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of EIA processes, and excellent communication skills to guide project teams and