NECSA is seeking qualified individuals to apply for a permanent Environmental Officer position located in North West.
Position: Environmental Officer (Hay level 14/C3)( Internal & External ) (North West)
Reference Number: ENVIRONOFF01
Job Type: Permanent
Location: North West
Closing Date: 25 April 2025
Description
Job Profile:
To develop, implement, maintain and manage the ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management system and requirements of Necsa SHEQ-INS system to ensure compliance to environmental legislative requirements, alignment to ISO14001:2015 certification standards and drive improvements within Fluoro-chemical operations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
- Establishment, implementation and maintenance of IMS documents (as per ISO 14001:2015)
- Schedule and conduct internal risk assessments audits and job observations / self assessments of on operational tasks to ensure compliance to license and operational requirements
- Monitor environmental compliance on to current policies, procedures, registers, legislation and regulation.
- Continuous monitoring of updates in legislation that might impact procedures, policies, permits and licensing. Communicate to process owners and management
- Provide training and awareness programs for plant personnel on environmental best
- practices.
- Attend Environmental Forum/permit meetings
- Renew and apply environmental licensing / permits before expiration
- Schedule and conduct external audits on e.g. suppliers and/or customers
- Assist in developing and implementing environmental sustainability strategies
- Report risk environmental incidents and generate, loading of environmental incidents / non-conformances on EMP. Ensure that environmental incidents are thoroughly investigated and root causes, corrective, preventative actions measures are actioned.
- Compile and regularly update action plans for inspections and audits, management review meetings, IMS objectives and facility specific action plans.
- Drive employee awareness and engagement through environmental education and training initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability throughout the organization.
MONITORING AND EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
- Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and permits, ensuring adherence to standards and reporting requirements.
- Compile and update Risk register and involved in verifying the performance monitoring for the section.
- Evaluate test results received from NLS in relation to our permit and licensing conditions and parameters. Report any deviations to Environmental Management
- Group
- Evaluate environmental survey outcomes and by generating non-conformances and action plans reporting deviations.
- Compile monthly/quarterly and yearly environmental reports.
- Ensure stack monitoring on all stacks in accordance to the requirements of the
- Atmospheric Emission License and record any deviations from the results out outcomes to the EMP.
- Conduct ground water monitoring to ensure compliance and record any deviations from results outcomes to the EMP.
- Involved in verifying the performance monitoring / involved in verifying performance progress reported during execution of projects listed on the annual plan of action for the section.
- Review of integrated management system documents and other QA support documents (e.g. Review of IMS policy, IMS objectives, etc.).
NON-CONFORMANCES / EVENTS
Management of non-conformances and events / incidents by:
- Coordinating investigation meetings and preparing investigation and close-out reports
- Register all non-conformances / events, and follow up and close-out of all open non-conformances / events
- Register all PARs and CARs, and follow up and close out reports
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
- Coordinate and schedule environmental surveys based on environmental compliance requirement.
- Perform quality activities as prescribed in the facility specific environmental management system (I.e. surveillances, acceptance verifications, etc.); and
- Perform surveillances on the various processes and operations in the section.
- Perform routine sample based surveillance of records.
- Assist facilities to resolve issues if non-compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements has been detected which can endanger the lives of personnel and the environment.
- Conduct regular environmental monitoring to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain a record of environmental monitoring data and ensure compliance with set standards.
- Identify and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and improve environmental performance.
- Implement sustainable practices such as energy efficiency measures or renewable energy integration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- Establishes risk management processes and procedures that aim to prevent business interruptions that will affect the day-to-day operations of the business.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans for environmental incidents.
- Conduct regular drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency response plans.
- Develop and implement waste management procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Reduce hazardous waste generation by implementing controlling measures.
- Implement measures to control air emissions and reduce pollutants.
- Maintain emissions within permissible limits set by regulatory authorities.
- Monitor and manage water usage and discharge.
- Reduce water consumption per unit of production through recycling and conservation measures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Knowledge in ISO 14001 : 2015
- Implementation and Management of ISO14001:2015 Environmental
- Management system
- Technical background of processes and systems within the department
- Knowledge of applicable
- Environmental legislation, regulation and standards
- Good report writing and record keeping skills
- Communication skills and conflict management
- Good knowledge of MS Word,
- Excel and Access
COMPETENCIES (Job Specific and Behavioural)
- Teamwork and confidence building
- Professional
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Factual decision making
- Assertive
- Structured and organised
- Pro-active and supportive
- Able to work in a team
- Adaptability / flexibility
- Excellence / quality orientation
- Objectivity
- Efficient time management
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- National Diploma in Environmental management/ Environmental Science/Environmental Health or equivalent.
- ISO 9001 Lead Audit/ Implementation and Internal Audit certification will be an added advantage.
- Approximately 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment with experience in developing and continuous compliance to ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management systems.
- Minimum 4 years ISO 14001:2015 internal audit experience or exposure.
Closing date: 25 April 2025
CONTACT PERSON
Mr. Kemisetso Digama
Cell: 066 156 8987/ 012 305 4151
Important: Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males, and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.
GENERAL
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How To Apply
Apply Here: Environmental Officer (Hay level 14/C3)( Internal & External ) (North West)
