Environmental Management Consultant - CSD at South African Reserve Bank

Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to develop, implement and improve the environmental and waste management system (EMS), standards, processes and procedures for the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) environment, ensuring ongoing compliance.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop the SARB’s EMS framework, procedures, processes and standards, ensuring these are effectively communicated, adopted and implemented by all stakeholders.
• Provide advice and guidance to the business regarding the implementation of EMS systems (including policies, procedures and standards) and support the prioritisation of EMS activities.
• Create training material, deliver training and promote awareness to facilitate understanding and adoption for effective implementation. 
• Identify, communicate and help implement changes in the SARB’s EMS.
• Establish an EMS baseline, assess compliance with relevant regulations and standards and develop an improvement plan or roadmap for all SARB facilities.
• Develop a framework aligned with international standards (EMS – ISO14000) and set progressive targets to achieve compliance with recognised industry standards.
• Conduct inspections, compile impact and aspect (IA) reports, maintain records and  monitor the closure of IA items across all operations and projects.
• Recommend, guide and monitor the implementation of mitigating measures, ensuring that any deviations from or non-conformance with policies, procedures and standards are addressed.
• Ensure that all major and registered projects have controlled EMS plans, with appropriate registration and adherence to accepted standards or frameworks.
• Prepare management reports for all audits, findings and IA items and work with relevant parties to develop improvement plans.
• Develop a comprehensive set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various work codes. 
• Develop study materials (manuals) and coordinate or deliver training for all technical and operational staff in line with EMS guidelines.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to address cross-cutting issues, such as non-compliance or new initiatives.

Qualifications
Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a BTech degree or a degree focusing on environmental management, or an equivalent qualification in a related technical stream (NQF 7);
• professional registration with a recognised statutory council;
• a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in an environmental management position, with at least three years exposure in the built environment and/or mining sector; and 
• international certification in ISO14000 as auditor or an equivalent role; and exposure in a highly technical, projects and complex operation environment (e.g. multiple discipline office, kitchen and plant area) would be added advantages.

Additional requirements include:

• extensive knowledge of occupational health, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHS Act) and associated regulations and the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and associated regulations;

knowledge and skills in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• building and construction regulations under the OHS Act;
• food health and safety requirements under the hazard assessment and safety action plan (HASAP);
• auditing and continuous improvements framework;
• ISO14000 EMS;
• business contingency planning;
• governance legislation risk and compliance;
• emergency or disaster management and recovery;
• food safety legislation;
• accident and incident investigation;
• effective communication skills;
• drive for results;
• analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• service and stakeholder focus.

Deadline:29th January,2026