Garden Cities, a property development Group, is seeking to employ an Environmental Officer to its team.

A. Strategic Environmental Management

Develop, review, and implement environmental frameworks, policies, and procedures, including Life Cycle Environmental Management Plans (LEMP).
Ensure organization-wide compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
Conduct training sessions, toolbox talks, and workshops to promote environmental awareness and best practices.
Lead environmental audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

B. Environmental Planning and Approvals

Support Land Use Management (LUM) applications by coordinating environmental specialist studies and consultants.
Obtain and manage environmental approvals and licences, including Water Use Licence Applications (WULAs).
Oversee landscaping approvals and implementation, ensuring compliance with environmental and development conditions.
Review and approve landscaping and development plans, liaise with consultants, and monitor progress.
Coordinate and facilitate future projects that will require Environmental Impact Assessment and Specialist studies.

C. Compliance and Monitoring

Conduct and coordinate environmental audits and reporting to management and regulatory bodies.
Maintain ongoing communication with site managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with environmental and operational management plans.
Update method statements and ensure adherence to Construction and Operational Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs and OEMPs).

D. Sustainable Development

Lead the implementation and reviews of Garden Cities sustainability policies and frameworks, which includes the Homeowners and Suppliers guides.
Promote and coordinate circular economy projects such as recycling and composting facilities, in partnership with SMME’s.
Ensure protection of natural habitats and integration of wildlife corridors, green infrastructure, and parks as per land use approvals.
Conduct stakeholder engagement and progress presentations, addressing environmental challenges collaboratively.

E. Research and Development

Undertake ongoing research to identify and implement innovative sustainability and environmental management practices.
Analyse and report environmental performance data for management decision-making and regulatory submissions.

F. Auditing and Reporting

Coordinate and manage environmental audits, ensuring timely responses, documentation, and corrective actions.
Prepare reports, method statements, waste management plans, and environmental communication materials.

G. Liaison and Representation

Act as Garden Cities’ liaison with regulatory bodies such as the City of Cape Town and the Department of Water and Sanitation.
Represent Garden Cities at committees and provide relevant feedback.
Engage with owners’ associations and serve as a trustee on relevant boards to represent Garden Cities’ environmental and planning interests.
Participate in municipal and Eskom application processes where required.

H. Town Planning Integration

Collaborate with the Planning Department to align environmental objectives with Land Use Planning Ordinance (LUPO) agreements and development frameworks.
Review and provide input on land use, mining, and solar farm applications that may affect Garden Cities’ properties.
Facilitate coordination between town planning and environmental teams to ensure holistic, compliant, and sustainable development outcomes.’
Overall Town Planning oversight to ensure succussion planning.

CORE SKILLS

Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Auditing
Strong working knowledge of South African environmental and planning legislation (NEMA, National Water Act, Municipal By-laws and Land-use management Acts)
Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection and Rehabilitation insights.
Project Coordination
Budget & Resource Oversight
Stakeholder Engagement
Land Use & Planning Integration (Incorporating Urban Design Principles)
Strategic Environmental Planning
Strategic thinking and problem-solving in complex development environments.

REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Town and Regional Planning, Geography, Sustainability, or a related field.
5 years’ experience in environmental management, environmental planning, or sustainability within the property development, infrastructure, or consulting sectors.
Environmental auditing or Environmental Management Systems training would be beneficial.
Professional registration or eligibility for registration with a recognised professional body (i.e. SACNASP) (Beneficial)
Demonstrated experience in:
- Environmental approvals and licensing processes.
- Environmental compliance monitoring and audits.
- Coordination of environmental specialists and consultants.
- Implementation of sustainability initiatives and environmental management systems.
Experience working with municipal authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
Strong project management and coordination abilities.
High level of professional integrity and regulatory compliance awareness
Based in Cape Town (Compulsory)
Valid driver’s licence (Compulsory)
Candidate to provide a list of projects they have worked on.

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