Stefanutti Stocks Inland a leading construction company involved in the delivery of a major Multi-Disciplinary Construction Project in South Africa is seeking an Environmental Officer responsible for environmental and construction waste compliance
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plan.
- Conduct and record daily environmental site inspections.
- Monitor compliance with legislation, permits and project requirements.
- Identify environmental risks and implement pollution controls.
- Monitor waste segregation, reuse, salvage, recycling and disposal
- Track waste quantities, diversion targets and environmental KPIs.
- Verify approved waste transporters and disposal/recycling facilities.
- Maintain waste manifests, weighbridge tickets and disposal records.
- Monitor chemicals, fuel, hazardous materials and spill controls.
- Monitor stormwater, erosion, sediment, dust, noise and wastewater controls.
- Protect soil, water and environmentally sensitive areas.
- Investigate environmental incidents, complaints and non-conformances.
- Raise, track and close corrective actions.
- Monitor subcontractor environmental compliance.
- Conduct inductions, toolbox talks and environmental awareness training.
- Participate in environmental inspections and audits.
- Maintain environmental registers, records, KPIs and reports.
- Liaise with the Environmental Consultant on specialist matters.
- Escalate significant environmental risks and recommend stop-work where required
- Promote waste reduction, pollution prevention and continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12 Senior Certificate) – essential
- Relevant Degree, National Diploma or equivalent environmental qualification.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' environmental experience, preferably 3 years on construction sites.
- Experience with CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plans.
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, permits and compliance.
- Experience in waste segregation, recycling, reuse, salvage and legal disposal.
- Knowledge of pollution prevention, spills, stormwater and erosion controls.
- Experience with inspections, audits, incidents and corrective actions.
- Strong subcontractor management, reporting and recordkeeping skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- ISO 14001, LEED and global construction experience advantageous.
