About the position
About this Role:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Junior Environmental Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying environmental risks, conducting assessments, and supporting the organisation in complying with environmental legislation. This role involves fieldwork, research, reporting, and direct interaction with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation
- Manage environmental emergency incidents and uncontained spillages
- Oversee historical contamination and remediation processes
- Conduct site visits and collect data to establish baseline conditions
- Participate in meetings and provide expert environmental guidance
- Oversee sampling techniques and experiments to optimise remediation
- Prepare clear and comprehensive environmental reports
- Manage and maintain bioremediation sites and bio pads
- Liaise with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and consultants
- Provide internal recommendations for environmental improvements
- Assist with remediation solutions and perform ad hoc duties as required
- Implementing and monitoring Environmental Management Plans
Requirements:
- Relevant Environmental Studies NQF 7 Degree
- Own Vehicle
- 0–3 years' experience in environmental compliance, management, or on-site monitoring
- Technical Skills
- Legislation Knowledge
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.
Desired Skills:
- Environmental Monitoring & Reporting
- Compliance with Environmental Legislation
- Basic Risk Assessments & Site Inspections
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Fixed Term Contract
