Manager Environmental Quality

Airports Company of South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airport management firm in South Africa is seeking a Manager of Environmental Quality to oversee compliance with environmental regulations and enhance operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, along with 3-5 years of operational management experience. Responsibilities include facilitating environmental assessments, managing risks, and implementing green initiatives. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential. Candidates should be ready for security clearance within 3 months of appointment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Operational Environmental Management Experience.
• 3 years of Management/Supervisory experience is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and oversee environmental impact assessments.
• Provide strategic direction to increase operational standards.
• Manage Airport’s risk exposure through implementing control measures.
• Monitor adherence to statutory regulations and organisational standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Negotiation Skills

Results Oriented

Conflict Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management/Related Field

Tools

Advanced MS Office

Job description

Manager Environmental Quality.INT KIA.Quality - SHEQ (Safety / Security / Environment and Quality - SEQ)(R30001)

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Key Performance Outputs

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Manager Quality Control and Assurance and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Facilitate and oversee environmental impact assessments, management plans and environmental management programmes to ensure airport compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide strategic direction to the business by implementing models that increase efficiencies and operational standards of excellence.
• Manage the Airport’s risk exposure through identifying, implementing, and maintaining risk control measures to minimise the Airport’s liability.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of organisational standards, policies, and procedures within the span of control and monitor implementation to ensure full compliance.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide environmental design input to the infrastructure development team to ensure compliance with regulatory and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, international, local, and company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Compile and submit reports to the relevant manager on non-conformances, risks, and remedial actions as identified in compliance inspections and audits.
• Review final Environmental incident investigation reports and ensure that corrective action is implemented.
• Create, develop, and implement green initiatives for the airport as well as ensure compliance with relevant standards, authorisations, permits, and certifications.
• Manage Contractor Performance according to the Service Level Agreement.
• Build, support, and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relationships to ensure achievement of organisational goals.
• Provide input into workforce planning and implement approved labour plans to ensure the team is suitably staffed to meet sub-functional objectives.
• Implement and effectively manage the environmental operational budgets and capital expenditure projects.
• Participate and contribute to the development and implementation of the environmental management strategy for the LA Mercy Joint Venture.
• Build, maintain effective relationships and liaise with relevant authorities and surrounding communities on relevant projects or programmes.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management/Related Field.
• 3-5 years Operational Environmental Management Experience.
• 3 years Management /Supervisory experience is recommended.
• Advanced MS Office.
• Analytical Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Negotiation Skills
• Results Oriented
• Conflict Management

Application and Enquiries

Kindly apply online for this opportunity following the Oracle link below:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa’s values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

About Us

Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) is a majority (94.6%) state-owned South African airport management company. Founded in 1993, ACSA operates nine of South Africa's airports.[2] The company is headquartered at Aviation Park, Western Precinct Building, situated at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa.