Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to implement the environmental management framework and governance within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Coordinate and conduct environmental inspections to ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, bylaws and approved permits/licences at various SARB facilities and projects.
- Prepare and implement safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) specifications for the SARB projects and services.
- Identify areas of improvement to reduce waste, improve sustainability and ensure legal compliance.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments for all applicable environmental legislation and regulations.
- Identify and provide necessary environmental training and awareness for the SARB employees and other identified stakeholders.
- Implement the environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001:2015, focusing specifically on the identification of significant environmental aspects and impacts for the various SARB operations.
- Develop, implement and maintain environmental templates for contractor management.
- Conduct contractor/service provider evaluations in line with issued specifications and coordinate on site contractor environmental activities.
- Develop, maintain and update environmental, legal and other requirements matrix.
- Engage with key internal stakeholders and ensure that reporting requirements and timeframes are met.
- Compile environmental progress updates in various divisional reports, where required.
- Manage environmental incidents in line with the environmental incident management procedure.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
- a Diploma (NQF6) in Environmental Science or Management;
- certificate in ISO 14001:2015 courses (e.g. Requirements/ Implementation/ Internal Auditor) will be essential;
- certificates on environmental legislation courses; and
- three to five years’ experience in the environmental management profession, of which at least one to two years’ experience should be in the implementation/ maintenance of environmental management systems.
Additional requirements include:
- industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill;
- extensive knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and associated regulations;
- auditing and continuous improvements framework knowledge and skills;
- ISO14000: Environmental Management System knowledge and skills;
- business contingency planning knowledge and skills;
- governance legislation risk and compliance knowledge and skills;
- emergency or disaster management/recovery knowledge and skills;
- food safety legislation knowledge and skills;
- accident and Incident Investigation knowledge and skills;
- effective communication skills;
- drive for results;
- analytical and problem-solving skills; and
- service and stakeholder focus.
About SARB
Primary mandate of the SARB
Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:
The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.
The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.
WHAT WE DO
Monetary Policy
The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.
Financial Stability
The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.
Prudential Regulation
The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.
Financial Markets
Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.
Financial Surveillance
The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.
Payments and Settlements
The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.
Statistics
The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.
Research
Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.
Banknotes and Coin
The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.
