Environmental Officer

In brief

**Overview** Stefanutti Stocks Inland, a leading construction company engaged in a major Multi-Disciplinary Construction Project in South Africa, is seeking an Environmental Officer. This role is responsible for ensuring environmental and construction waste compliance on the project. **What you will do** * Implement and maintain the CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plan. * Conduct and record daily environmental site inspections. * Monitor compliance with legislation, permits and project requirements. * Identify environmental risks and implement pollution controls. * Monitor waste segregation, reuse, salvage, recycling and disposal. * Track waste quantities, diversion targets and environmental KPIs. * Verify approved waste transporters and disposal/recycling facilities. * Maintain waste manifests, weighbridge tickets and disposal records. * Monitor chemicals, fuel, hazardous materials and spill controls. * Monitor stormwater, erosion, sediment, dust, noise and wastewater controls. * Protect soil, water and environmentally sensitive areas. * Investigate environmental incidents, complaints and non-conformances. * Raise, track and close corrective actions. * Monitor subcontractor environmental compliance. * Conduct inductions, toolbox talks and environmental awareness training. * Participate in environmental inspections and audits. * Maintain environmental registers, records, KPIs and reports. * Liaise with the Environmental Consultant on specialist matters. * Escalate significant environmental risks and recommend stop-work where required. * Promote waste reduction, pollution prevention and continuous improvement. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications**: * Matric Grade 12 Senior Certificate – essential * Relevant Degree, National Diploma or equivalent environmental qualification. * **Experience**: * Minimum 5 years' environmental experience, preferably 3 years on construction sites. * Experience with CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plans. * Knowledge of environmental legislation, permits and compliance. * Experience in waste segregation, recycling, reuse, salvage and legal disposal. * Knowledge of pollution prevention, spills, stormwater and erosion controls. * Experience with inspections, audits, incidents and corrective actions. * Strong subcontractor management, reporting and recordkeeping skills. * Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint. * ISO 14001, LEED and global construction experience advantageous. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this Environmental Officer position is a professional with a Matric Grade 12 Senior Certificate and a relevant environmental qualification (Degree, National Diploma, or equivalent). They should possess a minimum of 5 years of environmental experience, with a preference for at least 3 years gained on construction sites. The candidate must have practical experience with CEMP and Construction Waste Management Plans, knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance, and expertise in waste management, pollution prevention, and controls (e.g., for spills, stormwater, erosion). Strong skills in conducting inspections, audits, incident investigation, corrective action management, subcontractor management, reporting, and recordkeeping are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint is required. Experience with ISO 14001, LEED, and global construction is considered advantageous. **Deadline** 28th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/environmental-officer-stefanutti-stocks Source: myjobmag

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