ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
Permanent @Johannesburg Water posted 2 days ago in OHSA Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 456181
Job Description
REMUNERATION: R431 688 BASIC SALARY PER ANNUM
PURPOSE:
Monitor and ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA), National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2017 (as amended) and Johannesburg Water Environmental Management System (EMS) and other applicable legislations and standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor and ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998. Constant monitoring of compliance Johannesburg Water (JW) construction sites and depots. Ensure that Wastewater treatment works comply with the conditions of Water Use Licenses (WUL) and applicable Environmental Authorizations (EA) and enforce requirements of the waste management strategy and other environmental framework. Ensure effective implementation of EMP, EA and WUL; conduct audit in line with EMPS and EAs during construction, ensure proper rehabilitation is conducted prior to site closure, ensure contractors understand the conditions of EMP and EAs and conduct regular awareness. Conduct site specific risk assessments for all environmental related activities within the company, conduct system audits on projects on JW Depots on a quarterly basis as well as ensure that JW sites meet their objectives and targets. Advice contractors on all environmental requirements in line with specific projects, conduct environmental awareness on new workers appointed by contractors and ensure that contractors adhere to all environmental assessments and audits on all JW construction sites and depots. Compile inspection and audit reports and follow up on audit findings identified. Conduct environmental incident evaluation, investigations, and reporting. Record all incidents, advise on mitigation measures/rehabilitation processes for incidents that occurred as well as providing environmental inputs in the process audits. Attend project (planning, design, progress, site, and handover) meetings and monthly Safety, Health and Environmental meetings in JW depots.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Environmental Management/Environmental Health/Safety, Management
- 2 years’ experience in Environmental Science/Environmental Management/Safety, Health and Environmental Management field
- Valid driver’s license Code B
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Post expires at 11:58pm on September Tuesday 29th, 2026