Environmental Manager
Johannesburg, Kempton Park
Posted 3 weeks ago

OVERALL PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION

In broad terms the Environmental Manager will be required to coordinate the management of
environmental performance. The following are some of the key functions:
 Maintain a stringent environmental performance management reporting program in order to accurately
and timeously provide data to all relevant agencies and interested parties. This will include, but not be
limited to DEAT, DACEL, Ekurhuleni, DWAF and shareholders’ reporting requirements in addition to
developing programs to track trends in areas such as water usage and air emissions performance.
 Provide primary environmental technical services and advice on Schedule G (a currently ongoing
settlement case) and liaise and coordinate communications amongst the relevant personnel and
institutions.
 Liaise with and provide environmental data and information to the General Manager as well as the
Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Commercial teams in order to ensure that non-compliance
issues are addressed timeously.
 Guide the different teams on all aspects of environmental compliance and performance.
 Participate and/or lead, a variety of environmental upgrade projects and contribute to the overall
improvement of the station’s environmental performance.

NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Noise Gasses / fumes High Voltage
Heat Working at Heights Other:
Excessive Dust Humidity or Damp

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

● Good general health, capable of accessing all parts of the plant

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
● Post Graduate Degree in the environmental field (MSc in Environmental Sciences, MSc
Environmental Engineering, etc)
● 4-6 years of experience in an industrial environment focusing on environmental issues
● Extensive knowledge and background of environmental principles and legislation
● General knowledge and understanding of power plant processes and associated plant machinery and
equipment Ability to analyze data and determine trends
● PC Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 Able to multi-task, manage and control multiple projects
● Must be committed and self-motivated and capable of interfacing with multiple teams in a service
based environment
● Able to work without supervision
● Must constantly demonstrate a “whatever it takes” attitude
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
● Minimum of four to six years relevant senior experience in an environmental field
● Demonstrated project management skills
● Demonstrated experience in report writing
● Experience in interpreting and presenting analytical data and analyzing trends
CORE FUNCTIONS:
● Act as custodian of environmental performance. Ensure compliance, implement and develop
ongoing improvements and maintain superior standard of environmental performance. This will include the
continuous implementation of environmental policy and procedures in order to ensure compliance
with environmental legislation.
● Maintaining a stringent environmental performance management reporting program in order to accurately
and timeously provide data to all relevant agencies and interested parties. This will include, but not be
limited to DEAT, DACEL, Ekurhuleni, DWAF and shareholders’ reporting requirements in addition to
developing programs to track trends in areas such as water usage and air emissions performance.
● Ensure that all necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports and data are accurately and timeously
submitted in order to comply with internal reporting requirements and external permit requirements.
● Maintain program to track water use, emission limits and other relevant environmental parameters to better
establish trends and understand environmental performance of the plant.
● Ensure that environmental monitoring equipment is in good working order and implement and maintain a
calibration program for relevant equipment.
● Assume active role in consultant/contractor tender review, selection, coordination, and management with
regards to environmental issues.
● Track environmental legislation development which may affect the company and timeously advise thereon
● Respond to any environmental complaints, including noise and dust and maintain the Complaints Register.
● Liaise with relevant environmental departments and agencies to ensure positive working relationship,
resolution of potential issues, and provide information as and when requested.
● Ensure that environmental incidents are reported, remedied and preventative action taken within 48 hours
of an event. This with the input of the Technical Services, Production Engineering and Operations
Departments.
● Carry out gap analysis and interim continuous improvement audits to comply with relevant legislation.
● Ensure coordination, liaison, and communication with the Technical Services, Commercial, and Operations
Managers to provide a seamless and professional service to all stakeholders. This will entitle to raise
awareness, at all levels of an organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues, whether
legislative or best practice.
● Actively participate in the preparation, construction, implementation and reporting of  Annual
Operating Plan.
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● Manage the budget of environmental strategy.
● Advise training Department about the kind of environmental training required by  staff.
● Provide primary environmental technical services and advice on Schedule G (a settlement case currently
ongoing) and liaise and coordinate communications amongst the relevant personnel and institutions

 

Highly competitive salary.

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