Environmental & Risk Officer

Recruiter:

Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:

KZN000712/KK

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
ENVIRONMENTAL & RISK OFFICER
KZN MIDLANDS
The Environmental & Risk Officer will be the backbone of our environmental health and safety initiatives, staying on top of regulations, Implementing effective control strategies, and making sure we uphold the Occupational Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Regulations. To provide SHER expertise, guidance and support by developing programmes, policies and procedures to prevent and control any environmental aspects and impacts. Coordinate and improve SHER performance reports and administer systems,

POSITION INFO:

Main Job Responsibilities:
All incidents relevant to SHER are reported, investigated, corrected and learnings disseminated.
All relevant environmental authorizations 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
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
Manage all SHER related training requirements.
Assess the site current sustainability performance, identify and prioritize the site key sustainability strategies,
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 site.
The ongoing Review of the Compliance for implementation of/and compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Provide detailed audit reports with findings.
Identify non-conformities and provide corrective action measures to prevent re-occurrence.
Monitor and review those corrective measures that have been implemented.
Maintain and enhance internal and external customer and contractor relations.

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

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