Senior Environmental Officer - Construction Site Compliance

Environmental Officer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plan.
• Conduct and record daily environmental site inspections.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, permits and project requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and implement pollution controls.
• Monitor waste segregation, reuse, salvage, recycling and disposal
• Track waste quantities, diversion targets and environmental KPIs.
• Verify approved waste transporters and disposal/recycling facilities.
• Maintain waste manifests, weighbridge tickets and disposal records.
• Monitor chemicals, fuel, hazardous materials and spill controls.
• Monitor stormwater, erosion, sediment, dust, noise and wastewater controls.
• Protect soil, water and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Investigate environmental incidents, complaints and non-conformances.
• Raise, track and close corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor environmental compliance.
• Conduct inductions, toolbox talks and environmental awareness training.
• Participate in environmental inspections and audits.
• Maintain environmental registers, records, KPIs and reports.
• Liaise with the Environmental Consultant on specialist matters.
• Escalate significant environmental risks and recommend stop-work where required
• Promote waste reduction, pollution prevention and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12 Senior Certificate) – essential
• Relevant Degree, National Diploma or equivalent environmental qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' environmental experience, preferably 3 years on construction sites.
• Experience with CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plans.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, permits and compliance.
• Experience in waste segregation, recycling, reuse, salvage and legal disposal.
• Knowledge of pollution prevention, spills, stormwater and erosion controls.
• Experience with inspections, audits, incidents and corrective actions.
• Strong subcontractor management, reporting and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• ISO 14001, LEED and global construction experience advantageous.