Environmental Officer Market Related

Mkhulu Edp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to support the implementation of environmental management systems and ensure compliance with legislative requirements. The candidate must have strong leadership skills and a relevant qualification in environmental management, with 4 years of experience required. The role involves conducting environmental investigations and training staff on safety and health issues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the Environmental Management System based on ISO procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
• Execute the process to obtain Environmental Approvals.
• Monitor Environmental Management Systems including Waste and Water management.
• Conduct training on occupational safety and health issues.

Skills

Leadership

Ability to deliver on expectations

Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments

Environmental risk and due diligence assessments

Environmental incident investigations

Approval process for environmental approvals

Education

National Diploma or B Tech or 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 with 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 or B Tech or BSc. 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Behavioural: Strong drive to learn, results and delivery focused, able to work as part of a team, integrity, safety consciousness, professionalism.