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Environmental Sustainability Specialist

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time
Job Summary

Isilumko Staffing (JHB) is seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the proactive identification and mitigation of environmental risks to support and promote a culture of quality, zero harm, and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Environmental Control System (ECS) & Sustainability:
    • Implement and monitor the company's Environmental Control System (ECS).
    • Develop and review the implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
    • Drive the company's continuous improvement plans.
    • Monitor performance against the policy, objectives, and targets for ECS.
    • Develop and implement environmental processes, procedures, and reviews to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
    • Collect data from all relevant stakeholders for environmental management reporting.
    • Assist in the compilation of environmental reports and environmental legal registers.
    • Conduct internal/external ECS audits.
    • Evaluate all environmental aspects of operations, including waste management and reporting requirements.
    • Monitor and report waste management across the division.
    • Report the division's environmental performance and carbon footprint.
    • Participate in environmental sustainability forums and the OGL health and safety compliance forum.
    • Ensure that all DFFE permit and local laws/bylaws conditions are met at all times.
    • Maintain clear records of all DFFE documentary requirements.
    • Keep informed and communicate any changes in terms of DEFF requirements and environmental legislative changes.
    • Liaise with outside stakeholders, e.g., DFFE, DWA, DEA (Oceans and Coasts), and SAMSA.
  • Health & Safety:
    • Incident reporting and management: Ensure that all environmental incidents are documented, investigated, reported (as well as to applicable authorities), and recommended improvements are implemented where approved.
    • Conduct the necessary Maritime Occupational Safety audits on board vessels.
    • Communicate and review contractors' SHE files and documentation, including COID and public liability insurance for vessels.
    • Assist with safety survey preparations and liaise with outside stakeholders, e.g., SAMSA.
    • Keep records of trending of incidents and statistics.
    • Assist with vessels incident investigation, including making recommendations and implementing preventative measures to prevent occurrences.
    • Achieve annual SHEQ targets and objectives.
    Requirements
    • Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
      • Exceptional knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
      • Appropriate knowledge and understanding of current ISO 15001 standards.
      • Good knowledge of National and International (MARPOL) Environmental statutes.
      • High level of computer literacy, particularly good knowledge of MS Office.
      • Knowledge of shipboard operations would be beneficial.
      • Passionate about the environment.
      • Excellent communications and problem-solving skills.
      • Good report-writing skills.
      • Flexible, motivated, and willing to travel.
      • Good analytical skills.
    • Qualifications & Experience:
      • Tertiary qualification within the Environmental Management field of study.
      • Minimum 3 years relevant experience within environmental/sustainability environment.
      • Auditing experience.