Junior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

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**Overview** The IDC is seeking a Junior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. This role involves providing operational support and technical guidance on environmental and social issues, assisting with environmental impact assessments, and supporting the implementation of the IDC Environmental and Social Management System. The specialist will also contribute to due diligence processes, social impact analyses, sustainability data collection, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, while continuing to learn and develop within the field under supervision. **What you will do** * Provide guidance and technical support on environmental and social issues to Business Units, clients, and subsidiaries under supervision of the EHS Manager or senior specialists. * Assist with coordination and review of environmental impact assessments conducted by IDC or consultants. * Support implementation of the IDC Environmental and Social Management System, including use of relevant tools, checklists, and procedures. * Assess environmental, social, health, and safety risk profiles of existing business partners and new projects under consideration for IDC financing, with escalation of complex issues. * Assist with social impact analyses as part of Environmental and Social Due Diligence, including consideration of impacts on communities, livelihoods, vulnerable groups, labour, and community health and safety. * Assist to collect sustainability data for reporting requirements, including GRI, CDP, IFRS S1 and S2, and the GHG Protocol. * Monitor compliance with subsidiaries and existing clients against IDC’s environmental, social, resilience, and governance requirements and responsible investment requirements. * Interact with SBUs and departments to support process requirements, service delivery, and effective communication. * Remain abreast of relevant legislation, international standards, and best practice, and receive mentoring on basic aspects of the job. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * National Diploma (NQF 6) in a relevant technical discipline, preferably in environmental management, environmental science, social sciences, sustainability, health and safety. * Bachelor’s degree qualification will be an added advantage. * **Knowledge & Experience:** * Two to five years’ relevant experience in environmental management, EHS, social risk, sustainability, environmental and social due diligence, regulatory compliance, or related advisory support. * Working knowledge of environmental management, health and safety management, social risk and applicable standards, with ability to escalate complex matters. * Working knowledge of applicable South African environmental, social, health and safety legislation and relevant international standards, including IFC Performance Standards where applicable. * Ability to collect, analyse, and compile sustainability and due diligence information, with sound written communication and stakeholder engagement skills. * Ability to work under guidance, escalate complex matters, and develop technical judgement through supervision and mentoring. * **Technical/Functional Competencies:** * Risk identification and mitigation * Environmental awareness and insights * Process improvement * Analytical and problem-solving ability * Planning and organising * Business acumen * Customer focus * Results and solution orientation * **Behavioural Competencies:** * Presentation and communication skills * Relationship building and networking * Negotiation skills * Critical thinking * Willingness to learn and receive mentoring **Who should apply** Candidates with a National Diploma (NQF 6) in a relevant technical field, preferably with a Bachelor's degree as an advantage, and possessing 2-5 years of experience in environmental management, EHS, or related advisory support. The ideal applicant should have foundational knowledge of environmental, social, health, and safety management standards and applicable South African legislation, along with relevant international standards. They should be capable of collecting, analysing, and compiling sustainability data, demonstrating strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills. This role is suited for an individual willing to learn, receive mentoring, work under guidance, and who exhibits key technical and behavioural competencies such as analytical ability, customer focus, and relationship building. **Deadline** 17 Nov 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-environmental-health-and-safety-specialist-idc Source: myjobmag

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