Senior Environmental Scientist – EIA & Site Lead (Kimberley)

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Company vehicle may be provided

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our client, an environmental consulting firm, in Kimberley. You will lead environmental projects, conduct EIAs, site investigations and remediation efforts, and mentor junior staff.

You will oversee budgets, timelines and client communications, ensuring compliance with South African environmental legislation. Extensive fieldwork and travel will be required to support diverse projects in the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years' progressive experience in environmental consulting or management.
• Proven experience in EIAs, site assessments, and remediation projects.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and environmental modeling software desirable.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budget and schedule control.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental projects, including EIAs, EMPs, and site investigations.
• Conduct fieldwork: soil, water, air sampling and site characterization.
• Analyze environmental data using appropriate statistical tools.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial environmental legislation.
• Manage project budgets and timelines and mentor junior staff.
• Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Stay informed on current environmental issues and regulatory changes.

Skills

Project leadership

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Client management

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Environmental Science

Earth Science / Ecology related field

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS)

Statistical software (R/SAS)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our client, an environmental consulting firm, in Kimberley. You will lead environmental projects, conduct EIAs, site investigations and remediation efforts, and mentor junior staff.

You will oversee budgets, timelines and client communications, ensuring compliance with South African environmental legislation. Extensive fieldwork and travel will be required to support diverse projects in the Northern Cape.