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Environmental Officer - SpringsFull job descriptionPosition Title: Environmental OfficerPosition Type: Regular - Full-TimePosition Location: SpringsGrade: Grade 03Requisition ID: 28335 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of an Environmental Officer to be based at the Springs site. The successful candidate will report to the Environmental Manager.PURPOSE OF THE JOB:The Environmental Officer in support to the Environmental Manager is responsible for the coordination, administration and coaching to successfully manage the ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management system to ensure compliance to environmental legislative requirements, alignment to ISO14001:2015 certification standards and drive improvements at the McCain Foods plants for Delmas and Springs relative to the management system. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Management of ISO14001:2015 policies, procedures, legislation and regulation for Delmas and SpringsMonitor environmental compliance to current policies, procedures, registers, legislation and regulation for Delmas and SpringsContinuous monitoring of updates in legislation which might impact procedures, policies, permits and licensing. Communicate to Environmental ManagerAttend Environmental Forum meetingsRenew any environmental licensing / permits before expirationCoordinate and schedule environmental surveys based on environmental compliance requirementApply for any updated environmental licensing / permits as and when requiredNo major audit findings for environmental compliance ISO14001:2015 with relation to internal audits and external audits (Environmental legal compliance audits, WUL audits, ISO14001:2015 EMS audits, department of water and sanitation audits and Global Environmental compliance audits)Monitor compliance status via plant inspections, legal registers, internal plant-based registers, validity of all permits and licensing as per legislation and regulatory ISO14001:2015 requirement.Report risks, loading of environmental incidents / non-conformances on intelex. Responsible for root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action.Schedule and conduct environmental internal audits when and where requiredMonitoring the budget, external complaints and Intelex system,Oversee financial activities, i.e. requisitions, purchase orders, goods received and payment confirmation as well as assisting with annual departmental budgetAssist in complaints investigationAssist in monitoring and management of the intelex systemEnvironmental awareness training & monthly environmental management meetingsCoordinate and conduct Environmental awareness training for both Springs and Delmas PlantDraft and circulate of monthly toolbox talksDraft, minute and update monthly environmental management meetingsBorehole consumption monitoringBy daily evaluation of the Polar Monitoring program, to monitor safe abstraction of borehole water within allowed allocation and enough time for recovery of aquifer.Weekly monitoring of abstraction volumes to ensure we remain in allowed abstraction volumes as per water use license.Environmental risk managementEnvironmental hazard identificationConduct Environmental risk assessmentsImplementation of risk control measures utilizing the environmental hierarchy of risk controlMonitoring and evaluating environmental performanceEvaluate weekly and monthly third party contractor reports. Report any deviations to Environmental ManagerEvaluate test results received from third party contractors in relation to our permit and licensing conditions and parameters. Reporting any deviations to Environmental ManagerEvaluate environmental survey outcomes and reporting deviations to Environmental ManagerEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Approximately 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a food production environment with experience in developing and continuous compliance to ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management systems.Minimum 4 years ISO 14001:2015 internal audit experience or exposurePERSON SPECIFICCATIONKnowledge & Skills:Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skillsAdvanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power pointA strong team player with the ability to relate to all levels of staffGood organizational skills - efficiently schedule own time and activities to meet all project and environmental compliance time framesMotivated to seek action beyond specific position responsibilitiesEnsuring that the company remains certified to ISO14001:2015 Environmental ManagementAbilities & Competence:Implementation and Management of ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management system for Delmas and SpringsTo report, investigate and resolve environmental incidents with proper 8D methodologyWeekly and monthly reporting on environmental performance for Delmas and SpringsAble to assist in input to resource efficient operations relating to energy, electricity, water and absolute carbon emission savingsEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:MatricNational diploma / Degree in Environmental Management The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy Job Family: ManufacturingDivision: South AfricaDepartment: EnvironmentalLocation(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : GeorgeCompany: McCain Foods (S Africa)

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