Environmental Specialist

at  SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

The role of the environmental specialist will be to manage environmental permits, licenses and authorisation processes and develop and manage an environmental extended producer responsibility scheme for the project. The successful candidate will monitor and report on a project’s environmental and social aspects and conduct onsite environmental audits and inspections for development projects.

EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role
• Degree in environmental science, development or management
• Knowledge of South African Environmental Legislation and IFC PS and EHS Guidelines
• Onsite environmental contractor management and compliance enforcement
• Solar PV experience
• Computer literacy (MS Suite)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

• Conduct high-level screenings on potential solar PV projects to determine possible legal requirements.
• Develop request for proposal documentation to be shared with Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP) and other specialists.
• Work with EAPs and other specialists to obtain environmental permits, licenses and authorisations for C&I projects, where applicable.
• Assist in the development and implementation of environmental and social performance trackers.
• Assist in the development/Implementation or review of environmental and social management frameworks with associated policies and procedures
• Environmental contractor management includes a review of their policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, enforcement of legal requirements and reporting on their compliance.
• Conduct site inspections on projects to evaluate compliance with company policies and procedures and where applicable EAs and EMPs.
• Work with project teams and guide meaningful engagements with EPCs, installers and other stakeholders.
• Obtain information from Contractors on environmental and social performance and compile monitoring reports that can be shared with investors and other key role players.
• Undertake environmental awareness training with internal and external stakeholders on environmental compliance requirements.
• Any other job duties associated with this role.