Rand Water previously known as the Rand Water Board is a South African water utility that supplies potable water to the Gauteng province and other areas of the country and is the largest water utility in Africa. The water is drawn from numerous sources and is purified and supplied to industry, mining and local municipalities and is also involved in sanitatio...
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Btech Degree in Environmental Health Management or equivalent
Accredited Advanced SHE Auditor would be an advantage (14001, 18001 and 9001)
3 - 5 years experience Environmental Management or 2 years at a supervisory or managerial level
Knowledge of 14000 is essential
Understand the business area (activities, process, sources of emissions)
Understand accountabilities and roles in business areas + developed ‘customer’ network
Understand/identify environmental hazards associated with the business
Know key sensitivities in baseline environment
Good understanding of the Water Services act and other applicable environmental legislation.
Experience of EMS implementation and water sector
Must be computer literate in MS Office Suite, word processing and database
Code 8 drivers licence.
Primary Duties
Assist the sites in implementing processes to ensure construction works are conducted in accordance with environmental legislation and Corporate environmental standards.
Advice the sites on current and applicable environmental legislation and industry best practice
Provide detailed environmental support and guidance in the planning stages of a new projects.
Ensure environmental audits are conducted to ensure compliance against legislative and corporate environmental standards.
Provide support and guidance in establishing site specific environmental objectives, which are commensurate with Corporate environmental objectives, which provide practical solutions to environmental concerns.
Liaise with external regulatory bodies ( GDACE, DEAT etc.) in the management of environmental incidents.
Attend relevant environmental industry / regulatory associations / forums so as to assist in the improvement of overall environmental performance.
Provide relevant information for Environmental Management reviews.
Visit Rand Water sites and provide support to the Risk Control teams.
Pro-active assistance on Occupation Health, Safety and environmental matters.
Implement and maintain an occupational hygiene programme for all Rand Water operations.
Draft Group Policies and Procedures/ Guidelines
Assists sites in implementation and maintaining ISO 14001& OHSAS 18001
Compile comprehensive reports on environmental performance.
Assists in conducting aspects and impacts assessments.
Support to initial / small projects, including advice & input on permits/legal requirements/ impact assessments
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