Key responsibilities:
- Implement the approved environmental management plans and other environmental permits;
- Provide and/or facilitate training to Divisions/Clusters/Portfolios on CSIR environmental management procedures;
- Evaluate and track trends on environmental data using identified tools (i.e., collection of environmental data (water, waste, and energy usage), analysis of data and interpretation for presentation to relevant stakeholders);
- Monitor and manage contractors for delivery on environmental requirements in projects and assist in assessing projects for environmental compliance;
- Control environmental documentation in line with ISO 14001;
- Investigate, follow-up, and maintain environmental incident register;
- Participate in all environmental audits, follow-up on all findings and ensure corrective and preventative actions are in place, as well as implement action plans from audit findings;
- Perform environmental inspections and submit relevant reports;
- Maintain the environmental aspects and impacts register;
- Stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- A bachelor’s degree or national diploma in Environmental Management or related discipline with at least three years’ experience in dealing with environmental related matters at operational level;
- Additional environmental management training courses will be an advantage;
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental management systems such as ISO 14001;
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation, various local and provincial government laws;
- Knowledge and understanding of energy conservation, water conservation and waste management practices;
- A valid driver’s license, computer literacy and basic project management skills;
- Good organisational and communication skills;
- Report writing and strong administrative skills;
- Good facilitation or presentation skills.
Closing date: 15 July 2019
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act of 1998. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.