Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Chemical Engineer focused on Sustainability and Environmental Compliance to drive responsible manufacturing. You will lead waste minimization, energy and water efficiency projects, and ensure adherence to environmental permits and ISO 14001.

Reporting on environmental performance, you will collaborate with operations, implement best practices, and evaluate new green technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in environmental compliance or sustainability in the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations (e.g., NEMA) and ISO 14001.
• Experience with environmental monitoring, reporting, and auditing.
• Familiarity with waste management and pollution control technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid Stellenbosch office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for waste minimization and pollution prevention.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits and regulations.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects and process changes.
• Identify opportunities for improving energy and water efficiency.
• Support the implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
• Collaborate with operational teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily activities.
• Research and evaluate new green technologies and sustainable materials.
• Manage environmental incident reporting and corrective actions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and collab.,

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Chemical Engineer focused on Sustainability and Environmental Compliance to drive responsible manufacturing. You will lead waste minimization, energy and water efficiency projects, and ensure adherence to environmental permits and ISO 14001.

Reporting on environmental performance, you will collaborate with operations, implement best practices, and evaluate new green technologies.