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Junior Environmental Sustainability Officer

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction Engineering Management
Reference: SW005023/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Stellenbosch, Technopark, my client is seeking to employ a Junior Environmental Sustainability Officer. The officer will participate in the company’s environmental sustainability to monitor and assist in the implementation of environmentally responsible practices. This role focuses on reducing the organizations environmental footprint through energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, green procurement, and regulatory compliance.The ideal candidate will have an understanding of environmental policies and best practices.

Key Tasks Include:

Energy: Identify and implement energy-efficient technologies and practices, and monitor its application. Identify and implement energy technologies and practices that reduce use of and dependence on fossil fuels
Water: Identify and implement solutions and practices to reduce and minimize water consumption, waste, and contamination, and monitor its application
Waste: Identify and implement solutions and practices to reduce waste generation and improve recycling, and monitor its application
Hazardous materials and contaminants: Identify instances of classified hazardous substances, and assist in finding solutions that reduce use where possible, develop practices for responsible use and disposal, and monitoring of above
Procurement: Identify issues and opportunities in the company’s supply chain to Develop and maintain guidelines for sustainable procurement, work with suppliers to source environmentally friendly products and services, or to adapt procurement to lower environmental impact and monitor procurement practices.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations, especially European and similar regulations on electronic waste, battery waste, and packaging waste
Sustainability Reporting and Communication: Report periodically to management on the company’s progress, performance, and issues relating to environmental sustainability.

Requirements Include:

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related field
2+ years relevant experience
Drivers License with own/ reliable transport
Working onsite in an office environment
Position requires independent analyses, communication and problem solving
Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative and judgement

Knowledge Required:

Understanding of environmental systems, ecosystems, and the impacts of human activities on the environment
Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and certifications such as ISO 14001, GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Concepts of corporate governance, ethical business practices, and community engagement
Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations, laws, and policies at local, national, and international levels
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, particularly in sustainability metrics such as energy usage, emissions, and waste management
Awareness of emerging technologies and practices in sustainable development, such as circular economy models, renewable energy solutions, and green building practices

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.