Officer Environmental Management Air Quality

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng invites applications for an Environmental Management role within the Air Quality Centre of Excellence. The position focuses on applying statutory environmental approvals and implementing ISO 14001 systems to support emissions, climate change, and compliance across generating plants.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/National Diploma in Natural Science or Environmental Management, three years of related experience, strong analytical and reporting skills, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or National Diploma in Natural Science or Environmental Management (NQF 6, 240 credits).
• Experience in environmental management and compliance processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Capture, monitor and verify emission-related data inputs and actions.
• Support environmental approvals for atmospheric emission licenses and sustainability submissions.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements in designated areas.
• Conduct environmental investigations related to air quality issues.
• Assist with ISO 14001 deployment and related procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/National Diploma in Natural Science/Environmental Management

Job description

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 21 November 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: T12Area of specialisation: To execute environmental management activities within the AirQuality Centre of ExcellenceDepartment: Environmental ManagementBusiness Unit: Office of the GELocation: Megawatt Park

Leadership
Entrepreneurial mind-set
Self-starter
Conflict resolution
Ability to deliver on expectations

Behavioral

. Strong drive to learn

• Be results and delivery-focused
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness

Knowledge

Approval processes for statutory environmental approvals applicable to the
designated area of the business (e. g. atmospheric emission licenses, NAEIS and
climate change submissions)

Eskom business policies, procedures and directives
Environmental statutory/legislative requirements, national, provincial/local by-laws
Ability to link technical and legal aspects related to environmental compliance issues
to Generation plant issues

Skills

Organised with the ability to apply analytical and logical thinking
Gathering and analysing information and attention to detail (critical)
High degree of computer literacy, especially Excel

Designing and testing solutions to problems and formulating plans
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Presentation

Multi-disciplinary problem solving
Ability to write effective and professional reports
Strong communication

Key Responsibilities

• Capture, monitor and verify emission-related data inputs, findings and incident actions.
• Support the process for obtaining environmental approvals for atmospheric emission licenses, and emission and climate change regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements in the designated areas of the business through the implementation of compliance measures.
• Perform environmental investigations (air quality-related).
• Provide support by implementing and executing the implementation of an international organisation of standardisation (ISO) 14001 environmental management system and related procedures in respect of air quality management and climate change

Qualification(s)

Diploma/National Diploma in Natural Science/Environmental Management at NQF 6 with 240 credits

Related Minimum Experience

Three (3) years of related experience in the area of environmental management

Disclaimer

“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.