Environmental Scientist, Bloemfontein

1 week ago

Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa Mirna Butler Recruitment Full time

Our client is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Environmental Scientist to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting environmental research, remediation, and assessment projects across a range of private-sector clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse scientific and technical assignments, contribute to innovative remediation solutions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

If you are passionate about environmental science, committed to high-quality research, and eager to apply your expertise to real-world environmental challenges, we invite you to apply.

Minimum requirements:

  • Minimum BSc Honours or MSc degree in Environmental Science, Microbiology, Geology, Geohydrology, Chemical Sciences, or a related field
  • Relevant research or field experience will be advantageous
  • Matric
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to travel on national roads while transporting team members
  • Flexibility to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across various locations
  • General knowledge of biology, preferably microbiology, and/or chemical hydrology, geohydrology, or geology
  • Understanding of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics) as applied to field observations
  • Working knowledge of laboratory practices, analytical methods, and quality control processes
  • Ability to identify appropriate analyses to support environmental datasets
  • Data analysis using spreadsheets
  • Working with databases
  • Metabolisms and environmental processes
  • Risk assessments
  • Basic statistics

Skills required:

  • Computer literacy: Proficient with MS Office, including spreadsheets, graphs, and basic data manipulation
  • Analytical skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to assess data, interpret findings, and recommend solutions
  • Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain documentation, and meet deadlines
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present information clearly to clients and stakeholders
  • Laboratory skills: Competence in basic laboratory procedures and working with analytical protocols
  • Interpersonal skills: Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment
  • Professional attributes: Reliability, confidentiality, adaptability, stress management, and openness to learning new tools and methods

Key Duties and Responsibilities Technical and Scientific Work

  • Review and interpret current literature and research relating to environmental remediation methods, technologies, and emerging issues
  • Plan and design experiments, field activities, and remediation processes in consultation with subcontractors and project partners
  • Conduct fieldwork and technical site investigations; gather, analyse, and interpret environmental data
  • Implement and work with both in-situ and ex-situ remediation technologies for soil and water
  • Perform basic laboratory work, including reconstituting or activating material according to supplied protocols, and identifying appropriate analyses required to complete datasets
  • Conduct quality control and verification of research data and external laboratory analyses
  • Manage and maintain accurate records, including calculations, datasets, field notes, and contact lists related to each project
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) where required and liaise with suppliers regarding protocols
  • Read, catalogue, and store relevant scientific literature and project documents

Project and Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely and productively with subcontractors to ensure work scopes, timelines, and deliverables are met
  • Lead the management of research projects and fieldwork activities, including progress tracking, reporting, and updating line managers on deliverables and schedules
  • Apply basic financial management principles to project budgets and resource planning.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally via phone, email, meetings, and presentations with clients, partners, stakeholders, and external collaborators
  • Engage with public stakeholders to solicit ideas and funding streams where applicable

RENUMERATION:

Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

IMPORTANT:

  • Applications close 12 January 2026
  • If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
  • Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
  • Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted

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