OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

Job Advert Summary

Rand water is looking for a candidate to implement and maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management system on site. In accordance with Rand Water SHEQ policy, procedures and relevant Occupational Hygiene and Environmental standards and legislation.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management.
• 2 Years practical experience in Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Management Desired Experience
• Background in Environmental Risk Assessment
• Environmental Management
• Familiarity with Environmental Legislation
• Computer literacy

Primary Duties

• Risk Identification- Investigation Occupational, Hygiene, Legislation, Modern trends and thinking and Risk assessment.
• Risk Evaluation- Interpretation of Results.
• Risk Control- Programmes Environmental and Occupational, Pest Control, Awareness Induction, Training Environmental and reporting and emergency co-ordination.
• Administration-documentation.
• Financial-Budgets.
• Communication- Act in advisory capacity in Health and Safety Committee meetings and Workplace meetings

Knowledge

• Understanding, implementation and auditing of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and its requirements
• Knowledge and experience of SHE administration and incident investigation
• Knowledge of SAMTRAC, additional qualification would serve as an advantage
• Environmental Management and Environmental Legislation
• Knowledge in ISO 9001

Skills

• Computer literate
• Proven ability to plan and organize
• Good negotiation, problem solving, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Sound presentation and Facilitation skills

Attitude

• Performance driven.
• Teamwork
• Customer service orientation

NB: The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM
probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process
before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water.