Senior Environmental Scientist, Johannesburg

Job Description

A medium sized Consulting company with international offices is looking to hire a Senior Environmental Scientist.

Minimum requirements:

•A degree in Environmental Science/ Management

• A Project Management certification would be advantageous.

• 5-8 years in conducting impact assessments specifically within the mining industry.

• 5-8 years in environmental legal auditing (NEMA, NEMWA, National Water Act and MPRDA)

• Knowledge of Applicable Environmental and Mining legislation.

• Knowledge of IFC and World bank principles would be preferable.

• Must be in possession of a valid passport and drivers’ license.

• Willing to travel throughout Africa and elsewhere, as the need arises.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Effectively project manage and administrate the following:

o Basic Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) according to the new EIA legislation (2010)

o Waste Permitting

o Environmental authorisation processes

o EIA and EMP report writing.

o Mining Applications

• Working in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.

• Liaising with clients and authorities

• Compile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.

• Carry out legal audits with regards to relevant legislation.