Environmental Officer

Stefanutti Stocks Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanutti Stocks Inland is seeking an Environmental Officer to lead environmental and construction waste compliance on a major South African project. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining the CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plan, and ensuring daily environmental site inspections and strict regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of environmental experience, a relevant environmental degree or diploma, and strong skills in documentation, reporting and

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) – essential.
• A relevant environmental qualification (Degree/ National Diploma or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plan.
• Conduct and record daily environmental site inspections.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, permits and project requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and implement pollution controls.
• Monitor waste segregation, reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Track waste quantities, diversion targets and KPIs.
• Verify approved waste transporters and disposal/recycling facilities.
• Liaise with the Environmental Consultant and escalate significant risks.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Reporting and recordkeeping

Environmental compliance

Education

Relevant environmental degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Stefanutti Stocks Inland a leading construction company involved in the delivery of a major Multi-Disciplinary Construction Project in South Africa is seeking an Environmental Officer responsible for environmental and construction waste compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plan.
• Conduct and record daily environmental site inspections.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, permits and project requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and implement pollution controls.
• Monitor waste segregation, reuse, salvage, recycling and disposal
• Track waste quantities, diversion targets and environmental KPIs.
• Verify approved waste transporters and disposal/recycling facilities.
• Maintain waste manifests, weighbridge tickets and disposal records.
• Monitor chemicals, fuel, hazardous materials and spill controls.
• Monitor stormwater, erosion, sediment, dust, noise and wastewater controls.
• Protect soil, water and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Investigate environmental incidents, complaints and non-conformances.
• Raise, track and close corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor environmental compliance.
• Conduct inductions, toolbox talks and environmental awareness training.
• Participate in environmental inspections and audits.
• Maintain environmental registers, records, KPIs and reports.
• Liaise with the Environmental Consultant on specialist matters.
• Escalate significant environmental risks and recommend stop-work where required
• Promote waste reduction, pollution prevention and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12 Senior Certificate) – essential
• Relevant Degree, National Diploma or equivalent environmental qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' environmental experience, preferably 3 years on construction sites.
• Experience with CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plans.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, permits and compliance.
• Experience in waste segregation, recycling, reuse, salvage and legal disposal.
• Knowledge of pollution prevention, spills, stormwater and erosion controls.
• Experience with inspections, audits, incidents and corrective actions.
• Strong subcontractor management, reporting and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• ISO 14001, LEED and global construction experience advantageous.