Job Description

Job Title
Chief Officer: Environmental Impact Officer (post level 8) (Contract appointment: 2 years) Job ID: 6040
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Facilities Management -> University Estates
Contract Type
Contract
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
2/3/2025
Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:

Focus on monitoring water usage, implementing and monitoring conservation measures, and promoting practices that reduce water waste. Assess water availability and quality on UFS properties. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote good stewardship. Oversee all compliance activities and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and standards. Review environmental impact assessments for property development projects to identify potential environmental risks and impacts. This includes evaluating factors such as soil contamination, habitat disruption, and air emissions. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and minimize negative impacts on surrounding ecosystems and UFS properties. Develop and oversee programs aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. Initiate and implement stormwater management strategies to minimize flooding, erosion, and pollution on UFS properties. May involve incorporating green infrastructure solutions, reducing the burden on municipal drainage systems and protecting water quality in nearby water bodies. Develop and implement sustainability plans for UFS properties that integrate environmental considerations into long-term management strategies that include waste management, energy management, water management and biodiversity. Incorporate sustainability initiatives in the new build projects, including setting up standards. Identify and address risks proactively to minimize environmental risks for the UFS. Identify and ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations to minimize project delays and mitigate legal risks.

Inherent requirements:

Bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7 or a 3-year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Environmental and Water Science. A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities. A valid Code B driver's license (attach a copy). Must be available to travel and work on all campuses.

Recommendations:

Experience in Geography and environmental consultation.

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results-oriented.

The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task. The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

o Strategic thinking.

The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading.

The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

o Building coalitions

The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Required Documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals). Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required). A copy of your driver's license (if required). Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

2 March 2025.

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: (take out if contract without benefits)

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact

051 401 2979

or email

JardineS@ufs.ac.za

or

Recruit@ufs.ac.za

. Additionally, kindly contact

051 401 9814/ 9810/ 9813/ 7659/ 9848

for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf


The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.


The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.