KZN Junior Environmental Officer

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. The role involves fieldwork, research, reporting and direct interaction with clients, regulators and internal stakeholders.

• 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.
• Implement and monitor Environmental Management Plans.

• Relevant Environmental Studies (NQF 7 Degree).
• Own vehicle.
• 03 years experience in environmental compliance management or on‑site monitoring.
• Technical skills in environmental assessment and monitoring.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation.

Employment Type: Contract
Experience: 03 years
Vacancy: 1

Required Experience: Junior IC