Environmental Sustainability Expert

4 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Voltalia Full time
Company Overview

Voltalia is a leading global renewable energy producer with operations in 20 countries across four continents. Our mission is to provide clean and sustainable energy solutions to our clients, while minimizing our environmental footprint.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Social and Environmental Specialist to join our team in South Africa. As a key member of our project development team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all our projects meet the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the local team in resource allocation and ensuring high-quality output and deliverables;
  • Providing advice to the team on current local environmental and social regulations and legislation;
  • Participating in South African work groups related to the renewable energy industry;
  • Providing guidance and mentorship to all in-country E&S resources;
  • Supervising and maintaining the legal and contractual environment, social and ED documentation, according to the legal requirements;
  • Implementing Voltalia's Environment and Social Risk Assessment Procedure;
  • Drafting, modifying, and implementing the HSES Management System (ESMS) for all projects in South Africa;
  • Training workers from Voltalia or subcontractors in the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS);
  • Guiding local offices in Voltalia's standards, including lenders' standards as applicable;
  • Performing inspections and audits, issuing relevant reports; following up and managing environmental, social, and ED performance of all projects in country;
  • Reviewing and approving relevant documentation produced by subcontractors;
  • Reporting Environment KPIs on a monthly basis, preparing necessary monthly reports;
  • Searching for continuous improvement through audits and monitoring of internal processes, ensuring implementation and effectiveness of action plans;
  • Contributing to the development of skills of all teams on environmental, social, and ED issues through sharing experience and specific internal training;
  • Implementing appropriate monitoring mechanisms to oversee all manpower used at site, guaranteeing compliance with social commitments and obligations of the project, as well as Voltalia's social management plans;
  • Contributing and managing timely preparation of necessary reports for project's environmental, social, and ED reporting to internal Management, local authorities, lenders, and Clients, when applicable;
  • Actively contributing and managing the E&S team (both in-house and contracted positions) through different project phases including prospecting, development, construction, and operational phases.

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