Senior Environmental Scientist - Mine Rehab & Restoration

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to oversee mine rehabilitation projects in the Sandton area, balancing site work with office duties in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field and 7+ years in environmental management focused on rehabilitation and closure, with strong SA regulatory knowledge and reporting skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in environmental management with mine rehabilitation/closure focus.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Experience developing and implementing rehabilitation strategies for mining environments.
• Proficiency in environmental monitoring techniques and data analysis.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Experience balancing office planning with on-site field work.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and manage mine rehabilitation and closure plans.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and baseline studies for rehabilitation projects.
• Monitor soil, water, and biodiversity during rehabilitation activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and policies.
• Manage contractors and consultants involved in rehabilitation activities.
• Prepare environmental reports and compliance documentation for regulators and management.
• Collaborate with mine operations and external stakeholders.
• Provide ecological restoration expertise and land management techniques.
• Develop and implement environmental management systems for rehabilitation sites.
• Contribute to continual environmental performance improvements.

Kenntnisse

Environmental management

Data analysis

Report writing

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to oversee mine rehabilitation projects in the Sandton area, balancing site work with office duties in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field and 7+ years in environmental management focused on rehabilitation and closure, with strong SA regulatory knowledge and reporting skills.