Environmental Specialist - Cape Town, South Africa - The Green Recruitment Company

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Posted 07 June 2023

Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)

LocationCape Town

Job type Permanent

DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure

ReferenceCMLI-1JUN23

Contact NameCharles Matthews


ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

Location:
Cape Town South Africa


Our client is a listed electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution.

They are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to their clients.

The Environmental Specialist plays an important role in the preservation of the environment.

They will be responsible for managing environmental aspects for the implementation of projects in South Africa in line with South African regulations, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and Health, Safety, Environment and Social (HSES) Standards
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REQUIREMENTS:


  • At least 3 5 years of experience working in a similar position.
  • Must have a sound knowledge of environmental legislation.
  • Knowledge of the various renewable energy guidelines in South Africa including knowledge of the REDZ, Strategic Transmission Corridors, bird, and bat monitoring guidelines etc.
  • Previous experience on wind projects will be a plus.
  • Familiarity with the development and implementation of Lender's E&S Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Address and supervise EIA requirements in line with local and international standards.
  • Manage all conditions set out in the Environmental Authorisation and EMP.
  • Support the Development Team with environmental challenges during the project development phase of wind and solar projects and attend occasional site visits.
  • Manage all data that comes from environmental monitoring activity.
  • Evaluate test results and make recommendations for maintaining compliance with local norms and standards, as well as IFC standards.
  • Coordinate with the Site Manager, HSE Coordinator and Social Advisor to ensure conformity with the environmental and social management plan.
  • Inspect construction sites frequently for environmental management plan implementation and compliance and monitor Contractors with respect to environmental obligations.
  • Supervise third party subcontractors in the maintenance of monitoring programs and environmental management.
  • Overview and coordinate environmental operations to ensure permit renewals and regulatory compliance.
  • Keep documents, permits, licenses relating to environmental policies & regulation up to date.
  • Ensure proper reporting to National, Provincial and Municipal stakeholders.

The Benefits:

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Several benefits

If this looks like the role for you, feel free to contact Charles below.

Charles Matthews
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