Xerus Junior/Candidate Environmental Consultant 2025

Xerus requires a Junior/Candidate Environmental Consultant to complement our team. The candidate will primarily offer assistance on mining- and environmental authorisation related projects, environmental monitoring projects, as well as project administration tasks. The post will be contract-based with the option to become permanent.

What can be expected

✓ Work is office-based (located in Midrand, Gauteng) with potential site visits. Site-based work requires travel and sometimes requires you to stay overnight or for a few days at an accommodation near to the site.

✓ Writing of reports, impact assessments and share findings with the relevant person(s).

✓ Advising on the best course of action based on research findings that mitigate environmental risk, while at the same time complying with environmental regulations.

✓ Work with clients to complete projects on time and to budget.

✓ Develop good working relationships with clients.

Qualifications

✓ Relevant degree or diploma in environmental sciences discipline. Currently working towards or holding an Honours degree, or higher, would be advantageous.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

✓ 0-3 years of experience in environmental consulting and/or environmental management assignments (Basic Assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Water Use License Applications, Environmental Management Plans and Compliance Auditing projects).

✓ Must be computer literate.

✓ Excellent in communication and technical report writing skills.

✓ Good time management and organisation skills.

✓ The ability to work under pressure.

✓ Solution driven and critical thinking.

✓ Attention to detail.

✓ Must have own vehicle.

Strong preference will be given to candidates who are able to read, write and converse in English and Afrikaans.

Location: Based in Midrand, Gauteng Province, South Africa; with national travel as required.

Remuneration: Remuneration will be industry-based and discussed during interviews.

Applying

Applications will close 28 February 2025. 

If you would like to apply, kindly email your CV with your “name and surname – JEC_2501” in the subject line to e-mail address: admin@xerusconsulting.com.

Should you not receive feedback from Xerus, it should be understood that your application was unsuccessful. Note that your CV will however be placed on file and taken into consideration for future opportunities.

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