SHE Land & Biodiversity Principal Practitioner

Job Req ID

7612

Closing Date

25 February 2025

OME

Location

Secunda/ Sandton 

Regional Operations and Asset Services (ROAS)

comprises of a diverse portfolio of operations and services which include accountability for operating a network of pipeline infrastructure throughout the southern African region, operating a Wax Blending Plant in Kwazulu Natal (KZN), Ekandustria Operations, Regional Maintenance and Site Services, Regional Technical Services and on-site Medical Services. Our operations transverse 5 provinces, 26 municipalities in South Africa and we have a presence in Mozambique.

Purpose of Job

To provide input into biodiversity management, challenges and to support business to improve land and biodiversity practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide input into obtaining and retaining relevant environmental licenses / authorizations

• Provide input, relevant to the specific portfolio

• Provide input into identifying environmental risk specific to the portfolio

• Provide input into relevant Environmental assessments; co-ordinate specialist study activities

• Report and advise on portfolio specific risks

• Provide portfolio specific services as agreed with other stakeholders

JOB REQUIREMENTS

In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, the positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.

Driver’s license

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant B-Tech or B-Degree in (Environmental Management, Soil science or Ecology) with 3 years relevant work experience.

OR

Relevant B.Degree (Hons in Environmental Management, Soil science or Ecology), with 3 years relevant work experience.

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and other applications like Google Earth will be an advantage.

Attendance of water sampling or environmental management courses and a 4x4 driving course would be beneficial. (Added advantage)

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Required inputs include but not limited to:

Job Specific requirements

• Be able to conduct biodiversity assessments especially related to alien invasive species (AIS)

• Be able to conduct contaminated land assessments

• Be able to review biodiversity and soil reports over various focus areas

• Be able to collaborate on global platforms

• Be willing to conduct assessments over a wide geographical range

Leadership

• Support the one Sasol SHE Excellence Approach and provide specialist input into portfolio specific environmental plans.

• Sustain own high performance and seek opportunities for personal growth monitored through structured performance contract and development plan

• Ensure that vision, values and business direction are embraced

• Communicate and execute change and improvement effectively

Stakeholder Management

• Sustain effective relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (local; provincial and national levels)

• Maintain transparent relationships with the community

• Participate as member of Environmental forums, natural working teams and other groups

Governance / Charter / Legal Compliance

• Assess portfolio specific legal compliance status of all permits, licenses and authorizations

• Consult on the prevention and addressing of environmental contamination e.g. air, land, waste and water due to Sasol operations and associated activities.

• Ensure that environmental protection is considered during plant design relating to biodiversity.

• Assist with studies in the areas Sasol operates to understand and mitigate the environmental risks.

• Assist with implementation of documented procedures that are aligned with legal and good practice guidelines to prevent environmental impacts.

• Input and support into emergency response procedures for environmental contamination are defined and tested regularly during emergency exercises.

• Continuous Improvement; Knowledge Transfer Strategically influencing direction and keep up to date with technical developments in area.

• Using knowledge, attention to detail and team dynamics to assist in solving complex technical problems.