250725_01 Western - Environmental Specialist (Environmental Control Officer)

Lyon and Partners (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced Environmental Compliance Officer. The role involves oversight of environmental mitigation measures during construction, monitoring compliance, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and professional registration. A strong background in environmental management is essential, alongside effective communication skills.

Benefits

Laptop with Internet connection

Mobile phone

Personal Protective Equipment

Possibly a 4 x 4 vehicle

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience with National Diploma, 3 years with BTech, or 2 years with BSc.
• Professional registration with SACNASP or EAPASA required.
• Experience in EA and EMPr compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on mitigation and rehabilitation measures during construction.
• Monitor and report compliance, maintain records and permits.
• Conduct site inspections and compile reports for regulatory bodies.

Skills

Environmental compliance management

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring and reporting

Education

National Diploma in Environmental Management

BTech in Environmental Management

BSc in Environmental Management

Job description

Overview

Summary: Position information and qualifications.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Environmental Management with a minimum of 4 years postqualification experience; or
• BTech in Environmental Management with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience; or
• BSc in Environmental Management with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• The candidate must be professionally registered with SACNASP or EAPASA.
• Experience must include EA and EMPr compliance management, monitoring and reporting to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the client, as well as communication and engagement with stakeholders such as the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Job Mission (KPA)

• To provide implementation oversight by ensuring all mitigation and rehabilitation measures in the Environmental Authorisation (EA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) are followed during construction of the transmission lines and substation.
• This includes monitoring and reporting on site activities and compliance, maintaining necessary records, permits, licences authorisation and conducting auditing to verify adherence to environmental requirements, and effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
• For the substation, the ECO will also conduct site inspections, compile close-out reports for submission to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), and provide inputs to the substation rehabilitation plan and report.

Additional Requirements

• Laptop with Internet connection, Mobile phone, Personal Protective Equipment, possibly a 4 x 4 vehicle.