Job Description

A large consulting company with offices around the world is looking for a Senior Air Quality Scientist to join their offices in either Durban or Johannesburg.

This position offers the opportunity to join a network of technical experts worldwide. It offers the opportunity to work on large, complex and challenging projects with a team of great people.

Minimum requirements:

BSc Hons. or MSc Degree with majors in either Chemistry or Atmospheric Sciences. Other modules advantageous to the position comprise meteorology, GIS, statistics or mathematics, data analysis, modelling or programming.

Registered as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr. Sci. Nat).

Have 4-6 years experience in Air Quality Management and Dispersion Modelling (utilising USEPA-approved models such as SCREEN3, AERMOD and CALPUFF software).

Have excellent communication, project management, organisational and report writing skills, specifically writing of scientific reports and integrating scientific information therein.

GIS experience would be an advantage.

Experience with programming languages Esri ArcGIS and data analysis such as PowerBI would be advantageous.

Able to travel locally and internationally.

Your responsibilities will include:

Undertake Air Dispersion Modelling utilising AERMOD and CALPUFF software under the guidance of a senior professional.

Develop emission inventories based on project data using performance guarantees or emission factors.

Undertake site visits and field work as required within the project scope including development and setting up of ambient Air Quality monitoring networks.

Review emission test reports and protocols.

Be able to critically evaluate, analyse information or data.

Plan, coordinate teams and execute all field related tasks including development and setting up of ambient air quality monitoring networks with minimal direct supervision.

Undertake air quality monitoring reporting, air quality impact assessments, air quality management plans and odour assessments.

Coordinate inputs to projects and work within tight deadlines and on multiple projects.

Have strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and critical thinking capabilities.

Liaising with clients, project teams and local authorities.

Assist or lead the preparation of proposals and tender bids.

Should you meet the above requirements, please send a detailed CV to or call Roxanne/Hannah/Stella on XXX-XXXX.

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