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Position: Junior Environmental Officer

Job Type: Contract

Location: Ogies, Mpumalanga

Closing Date: 23 July 2025

Job Details

Department
Oil, Gas and Power Division

Minimum experience
Entry Level

Company primary industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job functional area
Quality Assurance

Job Description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Environmental Officer Intern will support the implementation and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems at the Kendal Power Station’s Ash Disposal Facility construction project. This environmentally sensitive and expansive site requires rigorous compliance monitoring across approximately 7 sub-contractors. The role focuses on ensuring proactive environmental compliance, facilitating coordination between internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the project’s environmental management objectives in line with statutory requirements and Eskom’s Environmental Management Plan.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Environmental Compliance Management

• Monitor and ensure sub-contractor environmental compliance across all construction activities
• Implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems in compliance with legislation, municipal by-laws, and Eskom Environmental Management Plan
• Drive compliance to statutory environmental requirements and project specifications
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and assessments

Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

• Serve as primary liaison with clients on environmental matters
• Coordinate between internal teams and external stakeholders on environmental issues
• Attend project meetings and provide environmental input and reporting
• Facilitate communication across various channels to raise environmental awareness

Monitoring and Reporting

• Compile comprehensive environmental management reports for LFC Management and Consortium Partners
• Monitor and measure environmental performance indicators
• Track environmental non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate documentation of environmental compliance activities

Training and Awareness

• Conduct environmental inductions and toolbox talks for site personnel
• Raise employee awareness on environmental requirements and procedures
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members on environmental best practices
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with environmental legislation and regulatory developments
• Update company environmental documents and procedures
• Participate in environmental management training and professional development
• Contribute to the development of integrated risk management approaches

QUALIFICATION

• National Diploma Environmental Management, or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Previous internship or work experience in environmental management (advantageous)

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the fundamentals relating to Environmental Management.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation
• Ability to follow job and safety instructions
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Behaviours:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in compliance monitoring
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing environmental risks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic construction environments

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 23 July 2025

HOW TO APPLY