Senior Environmental Scientist - Mining Compliance & Impact

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

comprehensive medical aid

retirement fund benefits

opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24, a major mining sector player, seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist near Randburg, Gauteng. You will lead EIAs, develop EMPs, monitor water and air quality, and ensure compliance with SA environmental legislation and permits.

You will manage consultants, liaise with regulatory authorities, and drive environmental training and reporting to support sustainable mining practices and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in environmental management in mining.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation (NEMA, MPRDA) and permitting.
• Experience with EIAs, EMPs, and monitoring programs.
• Registered with EAPASA is essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for mining projects.
• Conduct EIAs and update per regulators.
• Monitor key environmental parameters and analyze results.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver environmental training for site personnel.
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective actions.
• Oversee rehabilitation and closure planning from an environmental perspective.
• Manage consultants and contractors.
• Prepare environmental performance reports for management and regulators.
• Stay updated on legislation and best practices.

Skills

Environmental Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Environmental Monitoring

Hydrogeology

Geochemistry

Education

BSc Env Science

MSc preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Excel

Environmental Sampling

Job description

Placements24, a major mining sector player, seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist near Randburg, Gauteng. You will lead EIAs, develop EMPs, monitor water and air quality, and ensure compliance with SA environmental legislation and permits.

You will manage consultants, liaise with regulatory authorities, and drive environmental training and reporting to support sustainable mining practices and regulatory adherence.