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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 .
Duties & Responsibilities
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 & ISO 45001.
* Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001:2015, NEMA, OHSA and other environmental standards.
Responsibilities:
* 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, 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 statistical 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 prioritize the site's key sustainability strategies, e.g., drive energy efficiencies, resource recovery, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies.
* Develop 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.
* Review the implementation and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational excellence.
* Provide detailed audit reports with findings, identify non-conformities, and provide corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Monitor and review the implementation of corrective measures.
* Maintain and enhance internal and external customer and contractor relations.
* Liaise with the team on initiatives throughout the business and report on the reduction of the carbon footprint, GHG, NAEIS, etc.
* Provide SHER improvement proposals, corrective actions, resources needed, and implementation plans for NCRs issued.
Package & Remuneration
Annually
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