Environmental Sustainability Specialist

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Oxyon Human Capital Solutions Full time
Job Title: Environmental Officer-Bolobedun Limpopo

About the Role:

The Environmental Officer plays a crucial role in preserving the environment and ensuring compliance with regulations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing environmental aspects for the implementation by subcontractors according to regulations, IFC Performance Standards, and The Company Health, Safety, Environment, and Social (HSES) Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Address and supervise EIA requirements in line with local and international standards
  • Identify environmental incidents, conduct investigations, and evaluate test results
  • Conduct environmental awareness training and manage all conditions set out in the Environmental Authorization and EMPr
  • Manage all data that comes from environmental monitoring activity and coordinate with the Site Manager, HSE Coordinator to ensure conformity with the environmental and social management plan
  • Inspect and audit construction sites for environmental management plan implementation and compliance, and monitor Contractors with respect to environmental obligations
  • Supervise third-party/subcontractors in the maintenance of monitoring programs and environmental management
  • Overview and coordinate environmental operations to ensure permit renewals and regulatory compliance
  • Keep documents/permits/licenses relating to environmental policies and regulation up to date and ensure proper reporting to National, Provincial, and Municipal stakeholders

Requirements:

  • At least 3-5 years of experience working in a similar position
  • Sound knowledge of environmental legislation and basic knowledge of environmental and/or public health principles and technology
  • Ability to conduct routine inspections and investigations, collect, record, and interpret data, and communicate effectively
  • Fluent in English and strong grasp or fluency in other local languages is a plus

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, commitment to utilizing participatory approaches, and demonstrable ability in report writing
  • Good understanding and/or knowledge of environmental management, environmental monitoring, compliance auditing, contractor management, and a good sense of organization and time management

Company Overview:

Oxyon Human Capital Solutions is a leading provider of human capital solutions, and we are committed to preserving the environment and ensuring compliance with regulations.



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