Environmental Scientist urgently wanted: Salary R10 000 to R17 500 per month
Bloemfontein, Free State
Contract
R10 000 – R17 500 a month
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture, and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at iWater means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
iWater is looking for a highly motivated Environmental Remediator to work on the removal of pollution and contaminants from soil and water in our environment. A careful balance of planning and quick action, remediation teams utilize a number of strategies, for this position the individual must be able to:
Read current literature and research surrounding issues and techniques in remediation
Consult with chemical and process engineers to effectively plan a remediation process
Work with in-situ and ex-situ technologies to remediate soil and water
Communicate on the phone, e-mails, in meetings, and in presentations with clients and stakeholders
Solicit ideas and funding streams from the public and stakeholders
The candidate will be responsible for conducting fieldwork and technical work, use the data gathered to do report writing for a variety of environmental projects for private sector clients. You must be able to oversee and work productively with subcontractors while assuring work scopes and deadlines are met. Travel may be required, including out-of-town short-term overnight stays.
This position utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope. While collecting data you must be able to interpret and record data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and regulations to ensure compliance.
Incumbent Requirements:
Has general knowledge of biology preferably microbiology and/or chemical or process engineering
The candidate must have a valid driver license AND ability to use this on national roads while transporting other team members
Has an interest in any or all of the following: data analysis using basic spreadsheet functions, using databases, metabolisms, risk assessments, and statistics.
Can apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
Preferred Qualities
Highly organized
Ability to write and convey thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner
Ability to organize, manipulate and present data in a clear fashion using basic tools (spreadsheets, graphs, and databases)
Possesses the desire to learn and apply new tools, models, and methods.
Ability to demonstrate effective and timely communications skills especially when interacting with clients
Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects
Job Type: Contract
Salary: R10,000.00 to R17,500.00 /month
Experience:
environmental management: 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Licence:
Drivers (Required)
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Source: Indeed
