Generation H/O - Officer Environmental Management

Listing reference: eskom_002598
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: T12 Area of specialization: To execute environmental management activities within the designated area of the business. Department: Environmental Management Business Unit: Office of the GE Location: Megawatt Park
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required:

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-starter

Conflict resolution

Ability to deliver on expectations

 

Behavioral

Strong drive to learn

Be results and delivery focused

Be able to work as part of a team

Integrity

Safety consciousness

 

Knowledge

Ability to link technical and legal aspects related to environmental compliance issues

Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

Environmental impact assessments

Approval processes for statutory environmental approvals applicable the designated area of the business (e.g. environmental authorization, waste management, water usage, atmospheric emission licenses, tree cutting permits)

Environmental risk and due diligence assessments

Environmental law

Environmental auditing

Environmental incident investigations

Eskom business policies, procedures and directives

Environmental statutory/legislative requirements national, provincial/local by-laws

 

Skill

Strong communication

Diversity management

The ability to apply analytical and logical thinking

Gathering and analyzing information

Designing and testing solutions to problems and formulating plans

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution and negotiation

Should demonstrate in practice the ability to interact with and mobilize stakeholders

Presentation

Multi-disciplinary problem solving

Ability to write effective and professional reports

 

Key Responsibilities

Provide support by implementing and executing the implementation of an international organization of standardization (ISO) 14001 environmental management system and related procedures in the designated areas of the business.

Ensure compliance to legislative and governance requirements in the designated areas of the business through the implementation of compliance measures.

Execute the process for obtaining environmental approvals for environmental authorization, waste, water usage, atmospheric emission licenses and tree cutting permits.

Implement and monitor environmental management plans.

Perform environmental investigations.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements

 

Qualification(s):

 

Diploma/National Diploma in Natural Science/Environmental Management at NQF 6 with 240 credits

 

Related Minimum Experience:

 

Two (2) years related experience in the area of environmental management

 

Disclaimer

 

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

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