Enviromental & Permits Officer; EA​/WULA Renewable Energy | Postmasburg, Northern Cape

Introduction

Kwena Human Capital is recruiting an experienced
Environmental & Permits Officer
to join the
Redstone PV + BESS Project
, comprising a
19 MWp Solar PV plant and 30 MWh / 4-hour BESS
.

This is an opportunity to be part of a utility-scale renewable energy project covering
design, construction, commissioning and close-out
. We are looking for professionals with strong relevant project experience who are comfortable working in a
full-time, site-based environment
and operating within a multidisciplinary project team.

Candidate's Scope of Work

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing the duties associated with their appointed discipline and supporting the successful delivery of the Redstone PV + BESS project.

Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the project team in delivering works according to the approved programme, specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinating activities with other disciplines, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitoring progress and identifying potential delays or constraints.
• Ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Supporting design close-out and resolution of technical queries/RFIs where applicable.
• Coordinating technical interfaces between PV, electrical, BESS, SCADA/PTMC and other disciplines.
• Providing technical support during construction, testing and commissioning.

• Supervising and coordinating site activities within the relevant discipline.
• Managing work fronts and subcontractor activities.
• Ensuring materials and equipment are available when required.
• Monitoring productivity, progress and workmanship.

• Ensuring works comply with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Supporting inspections, punch-list activities and close-out.
• Maintaining accurate project records and as-built documentation.

• Complying with project HSE requirements and South African legislation.
• Participating in risk assessments, toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Exercising stop-work authority where applicable.
• Promoting a strong safety culture throughout the project.

• Degree / National Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a related environmental discipline
  .
• 3–5 years' relevant environmental experience, preferably within construction, infrastructure, mining, renewable energy or EPC projects
  .
• Proven experience in environmental compliance monitoring and reporting
  .
• Practical experience managing or monitoring compliance with Environmental Authorisations (EA).
• Practical experience with Water Use Licence (WULA) requirements and compliance
  .
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Programmes (EMPr) and environmental compliance conditions.
• Experience coordinating or reviewing ECO reports and conducting environmental inspections.
• Experience maintaining environmental compliance registers and tracking corrective actions.
• Experience monitoring contractor and subcontractor environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
• Experience working with environmental consultants, ECOs, contractors and project management teams.
• Solar PV / renewable energy project experience will be highly advantageous.
• Strong report-writing, administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Must be willing to work full-time on site.