Environmental Specialist

**Position of the job in the organisation**:
**Principal responsibilities**:

- Conduct high-level screenings on potential solar PV projects to determine possible legal requirements.
- Develop request for proposal documentation to be shared with Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) and other specialists.
- Work with EAPs and other specialists to obtain environmental permits, licenses and authorisations for C&I projects, where applicable.
- Assist in the development and implementation of environmental and social performance trackers.
- Assist in the development/Implementation or review of environmental and social management frameworks with associated policies and procedures
- Environmental contractor management includes a review of their policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, enforcement of legal requirements and reporting on their compliance.
- Conduct site inspections on projects to evaluate compliance with company policies and procedures and where applicable EAs and EMPs.
- Work with project teams and guide meaningful engagements with EPCs, installers and other stakeholders.
- Obtain information from Contractors on environmental and social performance and compile monitoring reports that can be shared with investors and other key role players.
- Undertake environmental awareness training with internal and external stakeholders on environmental compliance requirements.
- Any other job duties associated with this role.

**PERSON DESCRIPTION**

**Experience**:

- 4+ years of experience in a similar role
- Degree in environmental science, development or management
- Knowledge of South African Environmental Legislation and IFC PS and EHS Guidelines
- Onsite environmental contractor management and compliance enforcement
- Solar PV experience
- Computer literacy (MS Suite)
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel

**Specific attributes**:

- Experience in ESIAs and EMPR development
- Experience in implementing environmental law
- Environmental management system experience

**Desirable attributes**:

- People skills
- Strong communication skills
- Passionate
- Honest
- Detail orientated
- Observant
- Dependable
- Experience and exposure to Extended Producer Responsibility legislation.

**By month 3**:

- I will be familiar with the Projects Team and my role within the team.
- I will know the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme requirements and have started engagements with various role players to get this off the ground.
- I will have reviewed and understood all the processes and procedures associated with the solar PV Projects.
- I will have commenced reviews of all contractor management requirements.
- I will have participated in monthly 1:1s and my quarterly review.
- I have visited 2 C & I sites and met key role players.Environmental screening criteria has been understood and screenings are being undertaken.

**By month 6**:

- I have mastered what is required on the C & I projects and can function with only the support of my manager.
- The development of the extended producer responsibility project is well underway, and waste suppliers have been identified and are at the contracting stage; rates have been determined, and the structure and plan for implementation are ready.
- Reporting and inspection templates have been finalised for C & I projects and offices, and five inspections have been undertaken.

**By month 12**:

- The EPR scheme has been implemented and is progressing.
- Project compliance inspections are flowing, risks are managed, and inspection findings are closed.
- All additional specialist work in terms of the action list compiled.
- Environmental screenings are being undertaken, and risks are being managed.

**Core Values**:
We hire, reward, and recognise our team against these values. It is imperative that you believe in these values and demonstrate them consistently.
- We are passionate and proud of what we do.
- We communicate candidly, especially when it is difficult.
- We take the initiative, share our mistakes, and grow together.
- We are dependable and take accountability.
- No one person is bigger than the solution - no egos.