Environmental Officer

Fact Sa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a professional to provide technical and administrative support for the development and management of its Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). This role involves collaboration with various teams, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and conducting audits. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial experience in Environmental Management.

Qualifications

• An NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma, B-Degree, or B-Tech in Environmental Management or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and operationalization of the ESMS.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and compliance reporting for ESMS objectives.
• Conduct internal inspections and audits to assess performance.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Compliance Management

Corrective Action

Data Collection

Presentations

Reporting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma, B-Degree, or B-Tech in Environmental Management

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide technical and administrative support for the development, implementation, and management of the organisation-wide Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).

Facilitate the operationalisation of key elements of the ESMS within the context of the applicable functional strategies.

Support the effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of operational progress and performance to ensure the achievement of ESMS objectives in compliance with TCTA obligations, including all adopted environmental and social standards.

Key Performance Areas of the Role:

1. Participation in the development of the TCTA-wide ESMS:

• Participate in the review and revision of existing documented information within the scope of the ESMS.
• Research and draft new and existing ESMS elements, including processes, procedures, standards, and frameworks.
• Support the development and implementation of ESMS programmes under the guidance of the Environmental Manager.
• Collaboratively develop and test tools, including Excel-based data collection and tracking sheets, to support ESMS programmes.

Support ESMS implementation, monitoring, and operational controls:

• Coordinate the collection, capture, and quality control of ESMS data.
• Participate in risk and opportunity identification, management, and control related to ESMS.
• Assist in identifying, implementing, and monitoring corrective and improvement actions.

Support ESMS quality assurance and management reporting:

• Conduct internal inspections and audits to assess performance against objectives and targets.
• Prepare summary data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on ESMS elements.
• Participate in the ESMS management review.

Knowledge sharing and awareness creation:

• Develop and implement internal ESMS awareness programmes addressing topical environmental and social issues.
• Conduct workshops or training with third-party service providers involved in managing TCTA's environmental aspects, as guided by the Environmental Manager.
• Prepare and deliver articles or presentations to contribute to the E&S knowledge base.

Minimum Requirements:

• An NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma, B-Degree, or B-Tech in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Environmental Management Systems.

Skills:

Collaboration, Communication, Compliance Management, Corrective Action, Data Collection, Presentations, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.