Senior Environmental Scientist Hybrid — ESAs & Remediation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training courses

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a leading environmental consulting firm in Benoni for a Senior Environmental Scientist. The role is hybrid, split between field assessments and office data analysis and reporting, focusing on ESAs, remediation, and regulatory compliance for diverse clients.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in a relevant field, 6+ years of experience, strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation, and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Ecology, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or management.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Proven ESAs, contaminated land assessment, and remediation design experience.
• Experience with GIS and environmental modeling is advantageous.
• Excellent report writing, data interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Develop soil and groundwater remediation strategies.
• Manage permitting processes and ensure compliance.
• Prepare environmental reports and closure documents.
• Lead and mentor junior scientists and technicians.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Conduct environmental audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Report writing

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Ecology, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Environmental modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting for a leading environmental consulting firm in Benoni for a Senior Environmental Scientist. The role is hybrid, split between field assessments and office data analysis and reporting, focusing on ESAs, remediation, and regulatory compliance for diverse clients.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in a relevant field, 6+ years of experience, strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation, and proven project leadership.