Environmental & Risk Officer

Kerry Kopp Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for an Environmental & Risk Officer to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, manage training requirements, and monitor SHER performance. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Environmental Management Sciences, have at least 3 years of experience in a related role, and demonstrate knowledge of ISO standards and environmental regulations. This position is critical in driving organizational compliance and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability in the Durban area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as an Environmental & Risk Officer.
• Experience in implementation of ISO standards.
• Extensive knowledge of NEMA and OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Report and investigate SHER incidents and disseminate learning.
• Ensure compliance with SHER legislation.
• Monitor SHER performance and produce statistical reports.
• Manage SHER related training requirements.
• Provide detailed audit reports with findings.

Skills

Environmental management

Risk assessment

Compliance monitoring

Data analysis

Training management

Education

Ndip / Degree in Environmental Management Sciences

SAMTRAC

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

Main Job Responsibilities

All incidents relevant to SHER are reported, investigated, corrected and learnings disseminated.

All relevant environmental authorizations operating licenses / permits are applied for and are up-to-date and compliance to conditions is monitored.

Ensure the company is compliant with all applicable SHER legislation

Monitor SHER performance by gathering relevant data and producing statical reports.

Ensure that all legal appointments are in place in terms of applicable legislation.

Develop and maintain the occupational health management and monitoring programme.

Manage all SHER site surveys, audits and assessments.

Drive the culture of quality, health, safety and environment

Manage all SHER related training requirements.

Assess the site current sustainability performance, identify and prioritize the site key sustainability strategies,

Responsible for developing adequate plans / controls to prevent pollution, respond to emergencies and ensure business continuity.

Ensure compliance with system and operational protocols, policies, and procedures at site.

The ongoing Review of the Compliance for implementation of / and compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Provide detailed audit reports with findings.

Identify non-conformities and provide corrective action measures to prevent re-occurrence.

Monitor and review those corrective measures that have been implemented.

Maintain and enhance internal and external customer and contractor relations.

Qualifications and Experience

Ndip / Degree in Environmental Management Sciences.

SAMTRAC (advantageous)

3+ Years as an Environmental & Risk Officer

Experience in implementation of ISO & ISO

Extensive knowledge of ISO : , NEMA, OHSA and other environmental standards