Senior Site Environmental Officer – Solar Projects

Ad Hoc Client; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Hoc Client is seeking a Site - Environmental Officer to support renewable energy projects across South Africa. You will implement EMPs, monitor environmental performance, and ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Site Safety Manager, you will conduct site inspections, lead inductions, and coordinate with subcontractors to uphold best environmental practices on multi-location teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental management on large-scale construction or renewable energy projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently on a dynamic site environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EMPs in compliance with local legislation and SHEQ policies.
• Conduct regular environmental inspections and audits and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor waste, water use, dust, noise, erosion, and biodiversity on site.
• Ensure proper waste segregation, storage, transport, and disposal on site.
• Lead environmental inductions and toolbox talks for workers and contractors.
• Maintain environmental records, checklists, reports, and monitoring data.

Skills

Environmental management

Auditing

Risk assessment

Communication

Project coordination

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ad Hoc Client is seeking a Site - Environmental Officer to support renewable energy projects across South Africa. You will implement EMPs, monitor environmental performance, and ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Site Safety Manager, you will conduct site inspections, lead inductions, and coordinate with subcontractors to uphold best environmental practices on multi-location teams.