Safety Officer/Environmental officer

SUMMARY:
Safety Officer/Environmental officer

POSITION INFO:

Key responsibilities

• · Assist management in maintaining and improving existing procedures, objectives, and standards.
• · Lead the development and maintenance of a reporting system for environmental performance information.
• · Develop, implement, and maintain mine closure and rehabilitation strategies, policies, and standards.
• · Draft and establish strategies, policies, and procedures to govern climate change initiatives and legal compliance.
• · Review and implement the mine''s operational environmental management plan (EMP).
• · Monitor and ensure compliance with EMP commitments.
• · Establish, implement, and maintain the environmental and social management system.
• · Compile the aspects and impacts register.
• · Develop, implement, and monitor environmental strategies, policies, and performance indicators.
• · Implement and monitor greenhouse gas strategies, including reporting emissions as per IFC principles and the London Company’s Act, to funding institutes (e.g., ABSA) and the parent organisation (Firestone PLC).
• · Manage contractors to ensure compliance with EMP and legal requirements.
• · Ensure adherence to all reporting requirements for authorities.
• · Support key environmental and risk factors such as cultural heritage, air quality, weather, flora and fauna, land management, waste management, and legal compliance.
• · Identify and implement immediate corrective and preventative actions.
• · Ensure significant tasks and activities are identified and safe work procedures are established.
• · Conduct environmental audits.
• · Implement projects by liaising with consultants and service providers to ensure ongoing environmental compliance.
• · Manage budgets, schedules, and environmental assurance reviews aligned with organisational standards and objectives.
• · Advise executive committees on future environmental trends and issues.
• · Monitor trends and provide reports to the project management team.

Key requirements

• · A relevant degree in environmental management or a related field.
• · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• · Thorough understanding of environmental management practices and legislation.
• · Practical on-the-job training and experience in teaching and leading management.
• · Career-driven and motivated individual with a strong commitment to professional growth.
• · Easily adaptable and open to learning new skills.

This role is ideal for an all-rounder who is passionate about environmental management and committed to driving organisational sustainability initiatives.

Company Description

Waste Management company based in Johannesburg

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