Environmental Specialist - Cape Town, South Africa - IAIA South Africa

IAIA South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Company:
Voltalia South Africa PTY

Job Type:
Permanent

Location: 31st Floor, The Box, 9 Riebeek Street Cape Town, Western Cape 8001

Closing Date:30 June 2023

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 Voltalia Health, Safety, Environment and Social (HSES) Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Address and supervise EIA requirements in line with local and international standards;
Manage all conditions set out in the Environmental Authorisation and EMPr;
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 in order to ensure permit renewals and regulatory compliance;
Keep documents / permits / licenses relating to environmental policies and regulation up to date;
Ensure proper reporting to National, Provincial and Municipal stakeholders.

Qualifications, experience and 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;
Fluent in English;
Strong grasp or fluency in other local languages is a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to and understanding of the aims, values, principles, policies and procedures of Voltalia;
Commitment to utilizing participatory approaches;
Demonstrable ability in report writing;
A good understanding and/or knowledge of environmental management, environmental monitoring, compliance auditing, contractor management;
Group facilitation and coaching skills;
A good sense of organization and time management;
Ability to demonstrate a sense of respect, listening and interaction with local project stakeholders.