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Environmental Scientist

Assess environmental impact and help organisations meet sustainability goals.

payments Avg: R38,000

description Overview

Environmental Scientists monitor air, water, and soil quality, support EIAs, and advise on compliance with environmental regulations. In South Africa this can include mining, infrastructure projects, and conservation programmes.

**A Day in the Life:**
You might do site visits and sampling, then write reports, interpret lab results, and present findings to stakeholders.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Site visit or sampling planning

10:00

Field inspections and data collection

13:30

Analyse samples/results and compile findings

16:00

Client/stakeholder updates and compliance notes

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Environmental Officer

0-2

Step 2

Environmental Scientist

2-6

Step 3

Senior Environmental Scientist

6-10

Step 4

Environmental Manager / EIA Lead

10+

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Salary Range

R 22,000 - R 65,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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