Environmental Compliance Officer, Conservation Reserve

Skillnet Recruitment; Skukuza Rest Camp; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area seeks an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure developments and activities comply with environmental legislation, authorisations and management plans.

You will work with management, landowners, lodge operators, developers and contractors, focusing on developments, rehabilitation and waste management, with emphasis on land-use approvals and site audits.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ environmental compliance experience.
• Experience with environmental authorisations, EIAs, EMPrs, inspections, waste management and rehabilitation.
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislation (NEMA, NEMBA, NEMWA, National Water Act and EIA Regulations).
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Assess developments and activities against environmental legislation and give compliance guidance
• Keep a central register of EAs, EIAs and EMPrs and ensure their conditions are carried out
• Complete environmental screening for new developments and confirm approvals are in place before construction
• Run compliance inspections and audits at development sites, lodges, workshops and contractor camps
• Report non-compliance, recommend corrective action and follow up until matters are closed
• Set and inspect rehabilitation requirements for development projects
• Oversee waste management compliance (NEMWA), including hazardous waste and disposal records
• Train and guide land managers, lodge operators and developers on environmental requirements

Skills

Environmental compliance

Reporting

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

A private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area seeks an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure developments and activities comply with environmental legislation, authorisations and management plans.

You will work with management, landowners, lodge operators, developers and contractors, focusing on developments, rehabilitation and waste management, with emphasis on land-use approvals and site audits.