Environmental Officer Market Related

Mkhulu Edp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management company in Gauteng is seeking an Environmental Management Specialist to implement and execute the Environmental Management System. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or higher qualification in environmental management and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, obtaining environmental approvals, and conducting training on safety issues. Strong knowledge of environmental assessments and excellent leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4 years related experience with National Diploma in Environmental Management.
• 3 years related experience with B Tech in Environmental Management.
• 2 years related experience with BSc in Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Environmental Management System based on ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Execute the process to obtain Environmental Approvals.
• Monitor Environmental Management Systems for waste, water, and pollution prevention.
• Conduct training on occupational safety.

Skills

Leadership

Ability to deliver on expectations

Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments

Environmental risk assessments

Environmental incident investigations

SHEQ Management System

Analytical and logical thinking

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

National Diploma in Environmental Management

B Tech in Environmental Management

BSc in Environmental Management

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide support by implementing and executing the Environmental Management System based on ISO***** and related procedures within the designated area of the business.

Ensure compliance to legislative and governance requirements of the designated area of the business through the implementation of compliance measures.

Execute the process to obtain Environmental Approvals.

Implement and monitor Environmental Management Systems (Waste, Water, Fire, Hazardous Substance, Flora & Fauna, Rehabilitation, Pollution Prevention, Sanitation, NCR, etc.).

Perform Environmental Investigations (Incident Management, Internal & External Auditing).

Conduct training and awareness on key occupational safety and health issues.

Desired Experience & Qualification

National Diploma orB Tech orBSc.

Qualification in environmental management

Related Minimum Experience: 4 years related experience plus National Diploma in Post qualification experience in the area of environmental management, or 3 years related experience plus B Tech in Post qualification experience in the area of environmental management, or 2 years related experience plus BSc in Post qualification experience in the area of environmental management.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership
• Ability to deliver on expectations.
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Environmental risk and due diligence assessments.
• Environmental incident investigations.
• Approval process for statutory environmental approvals applicable in the designated area of the business (e.g. Environmental Authorisation, Waste Licence, Water Use Licence, Tree cutting permit, Atmospheric Emission Licence).
• SHEQ Management System.
• SkillThe ability to apply analytical and logical thinking to gathering and analysing information, designing and testing solutions to problems and formulating plans.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Should demonstrate in practice, the ability to interact and mobilise stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate to staff and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Mkhulu EDP business i.e., policies, procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of environmental statutory/legislative requirements.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to write effective and professional reports.
• Drivers Licence.
• BehaviouralStrong drive to learn.Be results and delivery focused.Be able to work as part of a team.Integrity.Safety consciousness.Professionalism.