Job Description Environmental Control Officer 8 Months Fixed Term Contract Cape Town RK

Job Description - Environmental Control Officer 8 Months Fixed Term Contract Cape Town - RK

We are looking to appoint an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) on an 8-month fixed-term contract to support our team across a portfolio of environmental construction-related projects.

Contract Term

• Duration: 8 months fixed-term
• Remuneration: Market Related - Negotiable

Role Purpose

The ECO will be responsible for supporting and overseeing environmental compliance on construction-related projects including site inspections monitoring reporting contractor engagement and ensuring adherence to environmental authorisations EMPrs method statements and project-specific environmental requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant environmental qualification (degree diploma or similar) in Environmental Management Environmental Science Nature Conservation or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of actual field experience in an ECO / site-based environmental compliance role
• Strong practical experience on construction sites
• Good understanding of:
  • EMPr implementation
  • Environmental authorisation conditions
  • Site inspections audits and compliance monitoring
  • Contractor liaison and practical site-based problem solving
• Valid drivers licence
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake regular site inspections and environmental monitoring on construction projects
• Monitor and report on compliance with:
  • Environmental Authorisations
  • EMPrs
  • Method statements
  • Permit and licence conditions
• Identify non-compliances environmental risks and corrective actions required
• Work directly with contractors site teams and project managers to resolve site issues practically and efficiently
• Prepare clear professional ECO reports site notes photographic records and follow-up actions
• Track close-out of corrective actions and support strong environmental compliance performance across projects
• Represent the company professionally on site and maintain good working relationships with clients and contractors

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong field-based practical experience not just office-based environmental experience
• Comfortable working independently on active construction sites
• Organised observant and confident in dealing with contractors and site personnel
• Able to apply environmental requirements in a practical solutions-oriented way
• Good report writing and communication skills
• Reliable professional and proactive

Preference

Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience working as an ECO on infrastructure energy civil or other construction-related projects.

Remuneration

A competitive market related remuneration will be on offer and will be negotiable depending on numerous factors such as experience qualifications current earnings etc. All eligible candidates are encouraged to send their updated CVs to