Environmental Officer - South Africa
Minimum Requirements B-Tech or B degree in Environmental Science or Environmental management. Professional registration EAPASA or SACNASP Environmental law training. ISO 1400 1 development, implementation, and auditing certificate. Computer literacy skills e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point. Drivers's licence and own transport. 8-10 years of experience working on a construction project, managing environmental compliance inclusive of exposure to wetlands. Interpretation and Implementation of SA environmental legislation and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts and aspects associated with construction projects. Environmental incident reporting investigation. Nature conservation waste management and water use license requirements. Knowledge of environmental authorization. Required Outputs and Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain environmental-related processes, plans, procedures, and standards. Translate client's specifications into project-specific procedures. Conduct and document environmental aspects and impacts assessments. Participate in the establishment and implements, conditions of the environmental authorization and recommendations of the environmental management programme (EMPr). Compile environmental monitoring reports and maintain relevant registers. Coordinate contractor environmental-related activities. Conduct site inspections (waste management, storm water systems, Hazardous materials management, etc.) to ensure that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum. Participate in the review of method statements. Facilitate environmental awareness and induction to convey contents of the EMPR to the project team and contractors. Collate data required for the monthly environmental compliance report as prescribed in the environmental authorization. Conduct environmental audits on contractors. Attend Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Committee meetings. Coordinate registration and removal of waste. Liaise with Environmental inspectors and other related governmental bodies and regulating agencies Record and investigate environmental incidents and complaints. Maintain public complaints register. Assume other duties that may be assigned. Personal Attributes: Strong customer orientation - good judgment, emotional resilience. Knowledge of applicable environment codes, standard and legislation. Must be able to develop and/or respond to environmental; requirement fit for purpose solutions to clients and other stakeholders to create a long-term relationship. Have a good communication and negotiating skills, tact, and diplomacy to ensure the implementation of environmental legislation and company policies. Ability to develop and maintain aspect and impact assessments. Ability to interact and work on different levels. Team player.
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