Senior Environmental Scientist - EIA Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Retirement annuity

Professional growth & conference

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to spearhead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for major energy projects in Limpopo. The role involves guiding clients through regulatory processes, leading baseline studies, impact prediction, mitigation planning, and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Management with at least 7 years of EIA experience in South Africa, and demonstrates strong report

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or related field.
• 7+ years of EIAs experience with energy sector focus in South Africa.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation, permitting processes.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead full lifecycle EIAs and EMPs for energy projects (renewables, transmission, generation).
• Conduct baseline studies across ecological, social, and heritage domains.
• Analyze impacts and develop mitigation and management measures.
• Prepare high-quality EIA reports and regulatory documents; engage with authorities, clients and communities.
• Ensure compliance with national/international environmental standards; mentor junior staff.

Kenntnisse

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management

Tools

GIS software

Environmental modeling tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to spearhead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for major energy projects in Limpopo. The role involves guiding clients through regulatory processes, leading baseline studies, impact prediction, mitigation planning, and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Management with at least 7 years of EIA experience in South Africa, and demonstrates strong report