Junior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Synopsis

To support advice to investment teams, under supervision, on environmental and social risk matters.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational support

• Provide guidance and technical support on environmental and social issues to Business Units, clients and subsidiaries under supervision of the EHS Manager or senior specialists.
• Assist with coordination and review of environmental impact assessments conducted by IDC or consultants.

ESMS implementation

• Support implementation of the IDC Environmental and Social Management System, including use of relevant tools, checklists and procedures.

Due diligence support

• Assess environmental, social, health and safety risk profiles of existing business partners and new projects under consideration for IDC financing, with escalation of complex issues.

Social impact support

• Assist with social impact analyses as part of Environmental and Social Due Diligence, including consideration of impacts on communities, livelihoods, vulnerable groups, labour, and community health and safety.

Sustainability and reporting data

• Assisst to collect sustainability data for reporting requirements, including GRI, CDP, IFRS S1 and S2, and the GHG Protocol.

Monitoring support

• Monitor compliance with subsidiaries and existing clients against IDC’s environmental, social, resilience and governance requirements and responsible investment requirements.

Stakeholder engagement

• Interact with SBUs and departments to support process requirements, service delivery and effective communication.

Learning and development

• Remain abreast of relevant legislation, international standards and best practice, and receive mentoring on basic aspects of the job.

Qualification and Experience QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma (NQF
  6) in a relevant technical discipline, preferably in environmental management, environmental science, social sciences, sustainability, health and safety.
• Bachelor’s degree qualification will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Two to five years’ relevant experience in environmental management, EHS, social risk, sustainability, environmental and social due diligence, regulatory compliance or related advisory support.
• Working knowledge of environmental management, health and safety management, social risk and applicable standards, with ability to elevate complex matters.
• Working knowledge of applicable South African environmental, social, health and safety legislation and relevant international standards, including IFC Performance Standards where applicable.
• Ability to collect, analyse and compile sustainability and due diligence information, with sound written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work under guidance, elevate complex matters and develop technical judgement through supervision and mentoring.

Roles and Responsibilities TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Risk identification and mitigation;
• Environmental awareness and insights;
• Process improvement;
• Analytical and problem-solving ability;
• Planning and organising;
• Business acumen;
• Customer focus;
• Results and solution orientation.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.) BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Presentation and communication skills;
• Relationship building and networking;
• Negotiation skills;
• Critical thinking;
• Willingness to learn and receive mentoring

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.