Specialist Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Authorization

Job Req ID

7611

Closing Date

24 February 2025

OME

Location

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

Designing and implementing comprehensive impact measurement frameworks and evaluation methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation to assess the outcomes and impact of a project prior to implementation and ensuring compliance with environmental authorizations, environmental management plans and atmospheric emission licenses.

Key Accountabilities

• Adopt One Sasol SHE Excellence Approach and provide specialist input relevant to specific portfolio services.

• Conducting baseline studies; impact prediction and assessment; impact mitigation; post-EIA impact monitoring; and specialist study reporting.

• Drafting and clarifying the terms of reference, outlining the desired specialist study approach and specialist reporting requirements.

• Ensuring interdisciplinary interaction between specialists. Independent peer review and choosing the right reviewer.

• Support the identification of environmental risks through proper environmental assessments and coordination of studies and investigation activities.

• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the environmental authorization and EMPs.

• Report identified risks and advise risk owners on appropriate mitigation measures for risks’ management, in accordance with Sasol governance structures.

• Share business reports annually to the relevant governance structures and corporate SHE to assure effectiveness of SHE risks management.

• Implement and maintain portfolio specific reporting systems (e.g. data, audit results, incidents).

• Act upon findings from inspections, audits, and assessments to develop and implement environmental improvement plans aligned with One SHE Excellence game plan.

• Handle the communication channels of the environmental function effectively and guarantee proper communication of developed solutions to the concerned entities.

• Influence business decisions to promote sustainable activities and enhance environmental and social performance.

• Ensure compliance with atmospheric emission licenses.

Formal Education

Relevant B-Tech or B-Degree in (Environmental Management, Soil science or Ecology) with 6 years relevant work experience.

OR

Relevant B.Degree (Hons in Environmental Management, Soil science or Ecology), with 6 years relevant work experience.

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

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

Competencies

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. land and biodiversity 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.