Senior Environmental Scientist — Pollution Control Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, retirement

Professional development

Generous leave

Richards Bay environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Scientist specialized in Pollution Control to join their R&D division in Richards Bay. You will lead research projects, conduct field studies, and provide expert guidance on environmental regulations and best practices.

The role focuses on developing strategies to mitigate environmental impact, monitor air, water and soil quality, and collaborate with government agencies and industry partners to advance Richards Bay’s

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in environmental research focusing on pollution control.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and EIAs.
• Experience with monitoring equipment and data analysis software.
• Strong leadership and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on pollutants identification, assessment, and remediation.
• Develop pollution control strategies and technologies for industry.
• Carry out EIAs and prepare technical reports.
• Monitor air, water, and soil quality data.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with agencies, industry, and communities in Richards Bay.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Impact assessment

Remediation techniques

Data analysis

Environmental monitoring

Education

Master's/PhD in Environmental Science or related

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Scientist specialized in Pollution Control to join their R&D division in Richards Bay. You will lead research projects, conduct field studies, and provide expert guidance on environmental regulations and best practices.

The role focuses on developing strategies to mitigate environmental impact, monitor air, water and soil quality, and collaborate with government agencies and industry partners to advance Richards Bay’s