SPECIALIST: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Listing reference: nwu_000514
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 10 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY_ POTCHEFSTROOM
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACILITIES
POSITION NUMBER: N001232
VACANCY: SPECIALIST: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To develop, implement and monitor environmental management procedures and processes across campuses in line with the approved Environmental Management Policy. Plan and conduct environmental management audits and develop action plans to improve compliance across campuses to ensure synergy.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor's degree in environmental management equivalent to NQF level 7
- 5 years managerial and/or supervisory experience
- 5 years proven experience as an environmental officer/specialist/ manager
- Professional registration with SACNASP
- Proof of membership with IAIA/SAIOSHP
- A valid driver’s license
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of Environmental Management System
- Supervisory experience and management of environmental teams
- Implementation of the environmental system
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, email, and the internet
- Compile OHS budgets and cost estimates
- Excellent writing, communication, and report writing skills
- Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
- Ensure that resources are available and allocated
- Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Team leader
- Able to work independently within delegated authorities
- Strategic thinker and planner
- Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Develop and implement Environmental Management System(s).
2. Prepare and update annual audit plans, incident reports, and inspection plans.
3. Prepare monthly management reports, indicating deviations in respect of project schedules and budgets.
4. Manage and oversee projects within the department and form part of professional teams from stage 1 to stage 6.
5. Ensure that all environmental regulations/compliance are adhered to on all the campuses.
6. Ensure proper record management and emergency preparedness
7. Prepare environment management report and ensure that administration is up to date.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Thabani Mhlongo on 018 299 2751
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 018 299 4799
CLOSING DATE: 09 March 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
