ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

Fraser Alexander; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is seeking an Environmental Specialist. This role involves executing environmental assessments, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will support the development of environmental policies and engage with regulatory authorities. Strong skills in data analysis and reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental monitoring and inspections.
• Ability to track compliance with environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational skills for reporting and data capture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental compliance with permits and licenses.
• Prepare and submit environmental monitoring reports.
• Assist in environmental incident investigations.

Skills

Environmental compliance monitoring

Data analysis

Report writing

Regulatory liaison

Job description

PURPOSE

To execute environmental assessments, inspections, monitoring, and analysis of monitoring results in line with all relevant statutory and company requirements. Report on any deviations or opportunities identified. Assist with the preparation of reports, data analysis, and engagement with authorities and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Track compliance with permits, licenses, and authorizations to ensure that the operation meets its license to operate obligations.
• Log any non-conformances with the environmental management program in the event management system and escalate to line management.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of internal environmental monitoring and inspection reports.
• Assist the Environmental Superintendent / Specialist with the accurate and timely reporting of all required company and legal environmental information.
• Support the Environmental Superintendent and line management in developing environmentally related policies, standards, and procedures.
• Attend and contribute to environmental issues in mine planning meetings.
• Ensure compliance with EIA commitments and license conditions.
• Develop and implement environmental awareness programs.
• Support liaison with environmental regulatory authorities regarding reporting, auditing, and directives issued.
• Collaborate with line management and employees to address shortcomings or non-conformances, advise on mitigation measures, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Provide first-line support to external environmental service providers and consultants regarding site access, logistics, and quality assurance.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections, and audits on air, water, land, biodiversity, and rehabilitation as per the environmental management plan.

Requirements

• Capture and maintain environmental monitoring results and information in the computerized environmental management system.
• Contribute to and facilitate environmental incident investigations and develop/implement preventative or corrective actions.
• Assist in developing, controlling, and monitoring budgets for the environmental function at the operation.