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Environmental OfficerEQplus • Western Cape, Cape Town
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Environmental Officer

Environmental Officer

EQplus • Western Cape, Cape Town
30+ days ago
Job description
The successful candidate will ensure adherence to approved Environmental Management Plans (EMP/EMPr), construction licences, and applicable South African environmental legislation. This role requires strong on-site presence, contractor engagement, and proactive monitoring to ensure environmental performance and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor contractor compliance with approved Environmental Management Plans and licence conditions
  • Conduct and document regular environmental inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
  • Maintain environmental incident logs, complaints registers, and aspect registers
  • Coordinate environmental matters between internal project teams, contractors, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders
  • Track corrective actions and ensure timely close-out of non-compliances and incidents
  • Support environmental compliance reporting to internal governance structures and oversight bodies
  • Deliver environmental awareness training and toolbox talks where required

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
  • National Diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within a construction site environment
  • Professional registration (or eligibility for registration) with a recognised environmental body advantageous

Experience & Technical Competencies
  • Proven working knowledge of South African environmental legislation (including NEMA and related regulations)
  • Practical implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP/EMPr) during construction
  • Environmental risk identification and hazard assessment processes
  • Environmental incident investigation and reporting
  • Environmental auditing and inspection experience
  • Experience working closely with contractors in construction environments
  • Familiarity with ISO , , and quality management systems
  • Working knowledge of construction industry environmental compliance requirements
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willingness to reside on-site and travel within the Northern Cape as required

Technical & Practical Skills
Essential:
  • Environmental inspections and auditing
  • Strong report writing and documentation skills
  • Use of digital compliance and reporting platforms
  • Basic environmental monitoring (waste, water, erosion, heritage)
  • Use of mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth or similar)
  • Construction site environmental compliance experience

Advantageous:
  • Knowledge of sustainability initiatives (energy, waste, water efficiency)
  • Understanding of biodiversity, ecology, and natural resource management

Behavioural Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Conflict resolution and practical problem-solving ability
  • Ability to operate independently in remote site conditions
  • Adaptable and resilient under pressure
  • Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Commitment to ethical conduct and accountability
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