Officer Environment

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Officer to execute environmental management activities within the Camden Power Station area in South Africa. The role supports ISO 14001 implementation and ensures compliance with environmental legislation and governance requirements.

The successful candidate will obtain environmental approvals, implement management plans, and perform environmental investigations, contributing to the company’s sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• B Degree/Advanced Diploma in Natural Science/Environmental Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental management activities within the designated area.
• Support the implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management system and related procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
• Obtain environmental approvals for authorisations, waste, water, emissions and tree permits.
• Implement and monitor environmental management plans.
• Conduct environmental investigations.

Skills

Strong communication

Diversity management

Analytical thinking

Information gathering

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation

Problem solving

Report writing

Education

B Degree/Advanced Diploma in Natural Science/Environmental Management

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Camden Power Station is in need of an experienced Environmental Officer to execute environmental management activities within the designated area of the business.

Provide support in executing the implementation of the International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO) 14001 environmental management system and related procedures in the designated business areas.

Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements in the designated business areas.

Execute the process to obtain environmental approvals for environmental authorisation, waste, water usage, atmospheric emission licenses and tree cutting permits.

Implement and monitor environmental management plans.

Provide support in executing the implementation of the International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO) 14001 environmental management system and related procedures in the designated business areas.

Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements in the designated business areas.

Execute the process to obtain environmental approvals for environmental authorisation, waste, water usage, atmospheric emission licenses and tree cutting permits.

Implement and monitor environmental management plans.

Perform environmental investigations.

Qualification(s):

B Degree/Advanced Diploma in Natural Science/Environmental Management atNQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience :

2 years and/or completed Graduate in Training (GIT) programme in Environmental Management

Skills and Competencies Required :

Strong communication

Diversity management

Apply analytical and logical thinking

Gather and analyse information

Conflict resolution and negotiation

Should demonstrate in practice the ability to interact with and mobilise stakeholders

Presentation

Multi-disciplinary problem solving

Write effective and professional reports

Knowledge

Link technical and legal aspects related to environmental compliance issues

Environmental impact assessments

Approval processes for statutory environmental approvals applicable to the designated business area

Environmental risk and due diligence assessments

Environmental incident investigations

Eskom business policies, procedures and directives

Design and test solutions to problems and formulate plans

Environmental national, provincial, local by-law statutory/legislative requirements e. g. environmental authorisation, waste management, water usage, atmospheric emission licenses, tree cutting permits

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

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