ENVIROMENTAL OFFICER IN SECUNDA

 Enviromental Officer - SecundaQualifications• National Diploma or BTech in Environmental Science or Environmental management• Knowledge and understanding of SA Environmental legislation and regulations is essential• Knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts and aspects associated with construction projects• Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in environmental management in construction-related projects• Training in ISO14001:2015 will be an advantage• Computer literacy skills e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.• Driver’s licence and own transportExperience• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental-related processes and associated plans, procedures and standards.• Translate client’s specifications into project-specific procedures.• Conduct and document environmental aspects and impacts assessments.• Participate in the establishment and implementation of the Environmental Management System.• Monitor compliance to environmental requirements; conditions of the Environmental authorisation and recommendations of the Environmental management programme (EMPr).• Compile environmental monitoring reports and maintain relevant registers.• Coordinate contractor environmental-related activities.Required Outputs and Responsibilities• Conduct site inspections (waste management, storm water systems, Hazardous materials management, etc.) to ensure that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum• Participate in the review of method statements• Facilitate environmental awareness and induction to convey contents of the EMPR to the project team and contractors• Conduct environmental audits on contractors• Collate data required for the monthly environmental compliance report as prescribed in the environmental authorization• Investigate and report complaints of hazardous working conditions to the project or line manager and/or other appropriate senior management.• Conduct project and facility environmental inspections.• Attend Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Committee meetings.• Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste.• Liaise with Department of Labour inspectors.• Arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary.• Act as liaison with all related governmental bodies and regulating agencies.• Develop, review, and update appropriate sections of the projects/company Emergency Procedures and Plans.• Compile environmental statistics / month reports / review reports.• Record and investigate environmental incidents and public complaints• Maintain public complaints register• Maintain a non-conformance register• Assume other duties that may be assigned. Personal Attributes• Strong customer orientation - good judgment; emotional resilience.• Knowledge of applicable environment codes, standards, and legislation.• Must be able to develop and/or respond to environmental requirement fit for purpose solutions to clients and other stakeh