Environmental Officer

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The incumbent is required to ensure that NamPower complies with national and international environmental legislation, as well as international best practices.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Identify and mitigate environmental risks in compliance with policies, regulations and pollution control requirements.
• Conduct environmental inspections at NamPower sites to ensure compliance with EMPs and legal requirements.
• Prepare and communicate environmental inspection reports and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor environmental non-conformances and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Conduct site visits and collect data for the development and review of EMPs and scoping reports.
• Compile, review and monitor the implementation of EMPs.
• Obtain and manage environmental permits and approvals.
• Manage ECCs, including uploads, renewals, validity tracking and database updates.
• Promote environmental awareness through training, inductions and awareness sessions.
• Maintain environmental statistics, records and reports.
• Assist in investigating environmental incidents, complaints and non-compliance.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management/ Environmental Science (NQF L07).
• Three (3) years working experience in environmental management fields
• Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment will be added advantage
• Valid Code B driver’s licence

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate operations, regulatory environment, legislative role in the utility industry, contractual, and operational systems and production-measurement activities.
• Ability to resolve corporate issues by communicating with senior and executive management and recommending alternative courses of action.
• Experience in managing the company's audit activities and acting as coordinator for all third-party audits ordered by regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated competence in risk management, especially in the power industry.

For Enquiries contact:

HC Practitioner: Finance, OMD, HC

Tel: +264-61-205 2259