Environmental Officer (10-month contract)

Pty • Full-time • Johannesburg • 1w ago

Introduction

The purpose of this role is to support the Safety & Quality Manager in monitoring and ensuring compliance to all Environmental authorizations, permits and water-use licences, in addition to implementing the approved Operations and Maintenance Environmental Management Plan. You will further develop, implement and maintain an Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001, with the aim of obtaining relevant certification within a specified period.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring necessary environmental authorizations and permits are maintained
Contract management. (Writing specifications, adjudication of tenders and on-site contractor management)
Implementation and maintenance of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure system compliance with the applicable standards, laws and regulations (e.g. ISO Standards, Customer Management Standards, Environmental Legislation, Company Policies, Environmental Authorizations, Permits and Water use Licenses etc.)
Carry out normal and special Environmental Audits and Inspections according to a set time schedule to monitor compliance with all applicable standards, laws and regulations
Co-ordinate and assist with environmental audits conducted by external parties as and when required
Raise and follow up on Environmental Corrective Actions regarding deviations/non-compliances noted or emanating from internal and external audits and inspections
Ensure that all environmental related documents are updated and controlled as per the Environmental Management Pan and EMS requirements
Coordinate various environmental consultants and specialists
Review all reports and documents produced by environmental consultants and specialists
Report and co-ordinate progress and compliance to agreed time limits
Write and verify reports for approval by management
Financial management, (budgeting and financial project management)
Provide technical environmental and ecological advice as when required
Participate in meetings with Environmental Authorities, Provincial Government and Local Authorities
Attend public liaison meetings and authority committees. Assist in corresponding with interested and affected parties
Monitoring and verify that the EMP is adhered to and taking action for non-compliance
Create with all employees a culture that promotes a positive attitude towards an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Implementation of effective Waste Management Program i.e. Recycling, Re-using and reducing and keep records as required

Desired Experience & Qualification

BSc or B-Tech degree in Environmental Management / Sciences
4-5 years’ post-graduate experience in implementation of Environmental Management Plans and EMS development, implementation and certification.
Railway experience would be advantageous
Computer Literacy (Microsoft Packages)
Code 8 Drivers- license
Fluency in English