Environmental & Risk Officer

SUMMARY:
JUNIOR ENVIRONMENTAL & RISK OFFICER!
HOWICK!

Our client in Howick is seeking a Junior Environmental & Risk Officer to support sustainability initiatives and ensure full SHER (Safety, Health, Environment & Risk) compliance.
Key responsibilities include adhering to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, implementing risk control measures, developing environmental policies, and managing SHER systems and reporting.
Experience with flammable liquid storage is non-negotiable. If you meet the requirements and are ready to make an impact, apply now.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years of experience.
• Ndip/ Degree in Environmental Management Sciences.
• SAMTRAC (advantageous).
• 3+ Years as an Environmental & Risk Officer.
• Experience in the implementation of ISO 14001-2015 & ISO 45001.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001:2015, NEMA, OHSA and other environmental standards.

• Ensure that all incidents relevant to SHER are reported, investigated, corrected and learnings disseminated.
• - Ensure that all relevant environmental authorisations operating licenses/permits are applied for and are up-to-date and compliance to conditions is monitored.
• Ensure the company is compliant with all applicable SHER legislation and other requirements to which the company subscribes.
• Monitor SHER performance by gathering relevant data and producing statical reports.
• Ensure that all legal appointments are in place in terms of applicable legislation.
• Develop and maintain the occupational health management and monitoring programme.
• Manage all SHER site surveys, audits and assessments.
• Drive the culture of quality, health, safety and environment by raising awareness of SHEQ throughout the site through various initiatives, communication plans and training.
• Manage all SHER-related training requirements.
• Assess the site's current sustainability performance, identify and prioritise the site's key sustainability strategies, i.e., drive energy efficiencies, resource recovery, reduce waste and increase efficiencies, etc.
• Responsible for developing adequate plans/ controls to prevent pollution, respond to emergencies and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with system and operational protocols, policies, and procedures at the site.
• The ongoing Review of the Compliance for implementation of/and compliance with Standard Operating
• Procedures (SOPs) as a means to ensure operational excellence.
• Provide detailed audit reports with findings. Identify non-conformities and provide corrective action measures to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and review those corrective measures that have been implemented.
• Maintain and enhance internal and external customer and contractor relations.
• Need to liaise with the team on all initiatives throughout the business and accurately report on the reduction of the carbon footprint, GHG, NAEIS, etc.
• Provide SHER improvement proposals, proposed corrective action, required resources for corrective action and plan of implementation on NCRs issued.