Karabo Sefike

Environmental Manager

• Job Details:Provide constructability reviews to validate that the works planned onsite, and the corresponding schedule agree with the delivered permits. Undertake regular site inspections to determine the level of compliance with the CEMP and to identify environmental incidents. Participate in HSE reviews with the contractors prior to beginning of works. Management and training of all environmental staff on the construction team. Conduct investigations on major environmental incidents. Development, implementation and maintenance of an environmental management system in line with ISO 14001. Monitoring conformance with environmental management systems. Conducting environmental assurance activities (surveys, inspections and audits). Development and implementation of waste management plans and water quality monitoring plans. Managing environmental occurrences in line with legislative requirements. Energy management and reporting. Development and facilitating implementation of procedures and standard operational procedures. Engagement with relevant stakeholders (national, regional and local government departments etc.).

Environmental Specialist

• Job Details:Development and implementation of key performance initiatives. Planning and implementation of a budget. Identifying the applicable compliance obligations and ensuring compliance. Obtaining, maintaining and renewal of environmental authorizations, permits and licenses. Monitoring compliance with environmental authorizations, license and permits conditions. Development, implementation and maintenance of an environmental management system in line with ISO 14001. Monitoring conformance with environmental management systems. Conducting environmental assurance activities (surveys, inspections and audits). Development and implementation of waste management plans and water quality monitoring plans. Managing environmental occurrences in line with legislative requirements. Energy management and reporting. Development and facilitating implementation of procedures and standard operational procedures. Engagement with relevant stakeholders (national, regional and local government departments etc.). Biodiversity management – alien and invasive species eradication programmes. Facilitating historical pollution clean-up in line with part 8 of the National Environmental Management Waste Act. Development and facilitation of polychlorinated biphenyls phase out plans. Development and implementation of asbestos phase out plans.

Environmental Specialist

• Job Details:Develop scope and terms of reference for procurement events. Assess each development and identify sustainable objectives that align to company appropriate ESG frameworks. Develop required checklists and monitoring plans for use by contractor. Coordinate and give environmental and sustainability objectives that align to company appropriate ESG frameworks. Develop scope and terms of reference for procurement events. Input on environmental sustainability requirements on project development contracts. Facilitate the environmental permits and licences applications (EA, WUL, AEL & CWDP). Manage the appointed consultant (EAP, service provider and specialist) through NEC3 contract. Review the specialist reports prior to submission to the competent authority. Monitor the expenditure per project against budget and ensure compliance within the budgetary restrictions. Liaison with relevant competent authorities and stakeholders about environmental applicable legislation and other requirements for project delivery. Review the specialist reports prior to submission to the competent authority compliance. Monitor the implementation of Transnet’s operational EMP, environmental policy and practices. Provide governance in conducting site assessments prior to developments and identify applicable standards and permitting process. Assess each development and identify sustainable objectives that align to company appropriate ESG frameworks. Develop, implement and monitor compliance to EIA requirements of strategic infrastructure projects. Develop and implement education and training environmental and sustainability awareness training programmes for best practices and/or new practice to improve the company performance. Report environmental performance of the project monthly through relevant governance channels. Conduct any environmental incident investigations assurance. Coordinate and respond to environmental management inspectorate findings/directives. Coordinate and respond to internal audits (ISO 14001 and governance framework). Legal audits (development of compliance control plans). Provide input to new and/or amendments to current legislation, regulations and policies applicable to Transnet. Environmental stewardship reporting and report writing on sustainability targets such carbon reporting objectives/footprints.