BCB Solutions

BCB Solutions • Full-time • Pretoria • 1w ago

Introduction

BCB Solutions, a leading company specialising in Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) and Road Construction, invites suitably qualified and experienced Designated Environmental Officers (DEO’s) to submit their applications for inclusion in our database for current and future high value infrastructure projects across South Africa.

Successful candidates will be considered for appointment should BCB Solutions successfully acquire any relevant works.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Identifying environmental impacts and aspects relating to the day-to-day construction activities.
Preparation of reports: Implementation/Progress/Status etc.
Assist in the direct implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
Ensure that the requirements of the EMP are communicated and understood by personnel and contractor on site and enforced
Conduct inspections and audit and follow up corrective preventative actions
Conduct environmental risk assessments and evaluate the method statements
Submit regular written reports to the engineer
Prepare and conduct environmental awareness training and presentation
Support Health and Safety activities
Monitor the project’s environmental performance
Provide environmental professional advice to the teams on site
Network with other contractors and industries on environmental practices to establish a benchmark
Conduct Environmental ad-hoc audits with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment;
Liaise with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment on obtaining all relevant permits and authorisation.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Applicants must possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree of Health and Environmental Management (NQF Level 7) or higher degree
Experience in SANRAL Projects (Road Construction and/or RRM), with a maximum of 3 projects which have a construction value of R80 million or more (inclusive of VAT);
Active professional registration as Environmental Officer with SACNASP
Knowledge of industrial construction processes (waste, effluent management, air-borne releases)
Passion for the environment
Excellent writing skills
Proficient in Excel, word, and outlook (Microsoft Office)
Excellent communication & people skills (Assertiveness)
Efficiency & Accuracy
Pro-active & ability to work independently
Loyalty