Environmental Officer

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 towards assuring and ensuring the achievement of ESMS objectives in compliance with TCTA compliance obligations including all adopted environmental and social standards.

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS ARE:

1. Participation in the development of the TCTA wide ESMS: Participate in the collaborative review and revision on existing documented information within the ESMS scoped. Participate in the research and drafting of new and existing documented ESMS elements including processes, procedures, practice standards, and frameworks. Support the development and implementation of ESMS programmes as guided by the Environmental Manager ESMS. Collaboratively develop and test tools, excel based data collections and tracking sheets to support ESMS related programmes.
2. Support ESMS implementation monitoring and operational controls: Coordinate the collection, capture, and quality control of ESMS implementation data. Participate in the ESMS risk and opportunity identification, management, and control. Assist with the identification, implementation, and monitoring of corrective and improvement actions.
3. Support ESMS Quality assurance and management reporting: Conduct internal inspections and audits to determine performance against operational objectives and targets and implementation planning. Prepare summary data and information for incorporation into the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on ESMS elements. Participate in the ESMS management review.
4. Knowledge sharing and awareness creation: Collaboratively develop and implement an internal ESMS awareness programme addressing topical environmental and social aspects. As guided by the EM: ESMS, conduct workshops or training with third party service providers who actively participate in the management of TCTA's environmental aspects. As applicable, prepare and deliver topical internal or external articles or presentations that contribute to the E&SS body of knowledge.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

An NQF 7 Advanced Diploma, B-Degree or B-Tech in Environmental Management / Environmental Science or related applied environmental studies. 5 years Environmental Management System experience.