Environmental & Risk Officer

Kerry Kopp Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Environmental & Risk Officer to uphold health and safety initiatives. The candidate will manage incidents, develop health management programs, and ensure compliance with environmental legislation. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Environmental Management and over 3 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and other environmental standards is crucial.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Environmental & Risk Officer required.
• Experience in implementation of ISO 14001-2015 & ISO 45001.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001:2015, NEMA, OHSA and other environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all incidents relevant to SHER are reported and managed.
• Develop and maintain the occupational health management programme.
• Manage SHER site surveys, audits, and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SHER legislation.
• Provide detailed audit reports with findings.

Skills

Environmental Management

Incident Investigation

ISO 14001 Implementation

Risk Assessment

Audit Reporting

Education

Ndip / Degree in Environmental Management Sciences

SAMTRAC

Job description

SUMMARY

ENVIRONMENTAL & RISK OFFICER

KZN MIDLANDS

The Environmental & Risk Officer will be the backbone of our environmental health and safety initiatives, staying on top of regulations, implementing effective control strategies, and making sure we uphold the Occupational Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Regulations. To provide SHER expertise, guidance and support by developing programmes, policies and procedures to prevent and control any environmental aspects and impacts. Coordinate and improve SHER performance reports and administer systems,

POSITION INFO

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 (SOP’s)
• 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 relations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ndip / Degree in Environmental Management Sciences.
• SAMTRAC (advantageous)
• 3+ Years as an Environmental & Risk Officer
• Experience in implementation of ISO 14001-2015 & ISO 45001
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001 : 2015, NEMA, OHSA and other environmental standards