Environmental Officer
Tipp Focus (Pty) Ltd
Witbank, Mpumalanga
Health and safety (SHE) officers are required on every SA construction and mining site, a stable career for SAMTRAC-qualified candidates.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, safety officer roles in South Africa typically pay R15 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
- Key roles and Responsibilities
Policy & Planning
Assist management in developing, implementing, and reviewing the Environmental Policy.
Identify and assess environmental aspects and impacts of activities, products, and services.
Ensure compliance with legal and other requirements (permits, licenses, regulations).
Participate in setting environmental objectives, targets, and programs.
Implementation & Operation
Develop and maintain environmental management procedures.
Train employees and contractors on environmental awareness and responsibilities.
Promote waste minimisation, resource efficiency, energy conservation, and pollution prevention.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of environmental controls (e.g., spill kits, waste segregation).
Monitor contractors and suppliers for compliance with EMS requirements.
Communication & Documentation
Maintain and update EMS documentation (manuals, registers, aspect-impact assessments).
Facilitate internal communication on environmental issues and raise awareness.
Act as the contact person for regulators, auditors, and stakeholders.
Ensure document control in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
Desired Skills
- - NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
- SACNASP
Desired Work Experience
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level
- Degree
About The Employer
- Monitoring & Measurement
Conduct environmental monitoring and inspections (waste, emissions, noise, water, energy use).
Maintain records of compliance (waste manifests, emissions reports, water quality tests).
Track performance against environmental objectives and targets.
Maintain and update legal register to ensure compliance.
Evaluation & Auditing
Carry out internal EMS audits in line with ISO 14001 audit schedule.
Report non-conformities and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
Support management reviews by providing performance data and audit results.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Develop and test emergency response plans (spills, fires, hazardous material releases).
Ensure emergency equipment (spill kits, PPE, fire extinguishers) is available and functional.
Conduct drills and train employees on emergency procedures.
Continual Improvement
Identify opportunities for improving environmental performance.
Support initiatives for sustainability, carbon reduction, and circular economy.
Ensure the organisation's EMS is aligned with ISO 14001 continual improvement principles.
Required Qualifications BSc in Environmental Science Management
National Diploma in Environmental management
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
Professional Registration
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
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