SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
The Employer is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Environmental Engineer to lead initiatives that reduce the organisation’s ecological footprint, ensure environmental compliance, and drive innovative sustainability solutions across manufacturing operations. This role blends technical engineering expertise with strategic problem-solving, enabling you to design and implement projects that enhance efficiency, minimise waste, and meet – or exceed – regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, embedding sustainability principles into product design, production processes, and long-term development strategies, while fostering a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement a comprehensive Sustainability Management System for the organisation and subsidiaries.
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Integrate sustainability principles into engineering, product development, manufacturing, and policy.
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Design and implement technical solutions to improve resource efficiency and generate revenue from waste streams.
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Identify and secure government incentive schemes to support sustainability initiatives.
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Lead ESG and non-financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
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Build strong relationships with government, municipal, and industry stakeholders to influence environmental practices and policies.
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Ensure full compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations, reducing legal and reputational risk.
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Analyse environmental performance data to identify improvement opportunities and measure progress.
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Promote environmental awareness and engage employees in sustainability-driven behaviours.
Minimum Requirements
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National Diploma / BSc / BTech in Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Management, or related Engineering field.
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5–10 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry.
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Minimum 3 years in a sustainability management, environmental engineering, or environmental leadership role in manufacturing, with a proven track record.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all organisational levels.
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Proven analytical skills with innovative problem-solving ability.
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Experience with ISO 14001, ESG reporting, and large-scale sustainability project design (including funding solutions).
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Ability to influence national and regional policy and legislation.
Desirable
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Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation.
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Experience in water and effluent treatment technologies.
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Postgraduate qualification in Business Management/Administration.
Why Join
This is a high-impact role where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to reducing environmental impact, improving compliance, and driving innovative sustainability solutions. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing team, shaping processes that create measurable environmental benefits while supporting operational excellence.
Location: Kariega, Eastern Cape
