Description:
ENVIRONMENT:
Our client supports and advances research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities, and science outreach platforms and Programmes for the broader community across all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. They are seeking a Site Environmental Officer to join the Site Management Team, reporting to the Site Environment Specialist. This full-time role will be based at the project site, located 85km outside the town of Carnarvon in the Northern Cape. The Site Environmental Officer will be responsible for implementing the project’s Integrated Environmental Management Plan (EMP), ensuring adherence to the project-specific Environmental Management Plan, and monitoring compliance with Contractor Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and all construction license requirements throughout the construction and operational phases.
DUTIES:
Ensuring contractor compliance with their Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), the project's Integrated Environmental Management Plan (EMP), the project-specific Environmental Management Plan, and all construction licenses. Conducting and documenting regular environmental inspections, monitoring, and audits. Conducting ongoing environmental training, reporting, and maintaining the environmental aspect/incident report log and complaints register. Coordinating environmental matters with internal project teams, contractors, stakeholder organizations, authorities, and other relevant parties as required. Monitoring and tracking corrective actions to ensure the timely closeout of findings, non-compliances, and incidents. Providing support to the Site Environment Specialist in compliance reporting to relevant stakeholder organizations and authorities.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualification:
A recognised National Diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of experience on a construction site. Registration or eligibility for registration with SACNASP or EAPASA is advantageous.Experience:
Proven knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act, the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, and other construction-related environmental regulations. Proven knowledge and practical experience in implementing environmental management plans (EMP/EMPr) during construction. Proven knowledge of environmental aspect Hazard Identification and Risk Management Processes. Sound knowledge of environmental incident investigation processes and their causation phenomena. Training in Environmental Auditing and inspection. Experience in building strong people relationships, applying general man