Officer Environmental Management Jobs in Mpumalanga

Eskom is looking for an Officer Environmental Management at Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga. The permanent role is graded T12, offers market-related remuneration, and closes on 11 November 2026. It is a practical environmental role for someone who can link technical, legal and operational requirements and help a power station meet its environmental obligations.

About the company and the work

Eskom is South Africa’s electricity utility, operating power stations and other facilities that must comply with environmental law and internal standards. At Arnot Power Station, environmental management covers approvals, management plans, monitoring, investigations and reporting across the designated business area. The officer supports the implementation of the ISO 14001 environmental management system and works with technical teams, stakeholders and regulators’ requirements in a high-safety, high-compliance environment.

Role details and duties

• Execute environmental management activities within the designated area of the business.
• Support implementation of the ISO 14001 environmental management system.
• Ensure compliance with legislative governance requirements in the designated business areas.
• Execute the process to obtain environmental approvals for authorisation, waste, water and related matters.
• Implement and monitor environmental management plans.
• Perform environmental investigations and support incident investigations.
• Gather and analyse information, and write effective, professional reports.

Requirements

• A B Degree or Advanced Diploma in Natural Science or Environmental Management at NQF 7 with 360 credits.
• Two years of experience and/or a completed Graduate in Training programme in Environmental Management.
• Knowledge of environmental management systems (ISO 14001), environmental impact assessments, approval processes for statutory environmental approvals, environmental risk and due diligence assessments, environmental law, environmental auditing and environmental incident investigations.
• Knowledge of national, provincial and local by-law and statutory requirements, and Eskom business policies, procedures and directives.
• Strong communication, analytical and logical thinking, attention to detail, conflict resolution, negotiation, presentation and multidisciplinary problem-solving skills.
• A strong drive to learn, integrity, safety consciousness, honesty and trustworthiness, with a self-starting, results-focused approach.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through Eskom’s official careers portal using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the original listing eskom_007625. Check the closing date on the original listing before you submit, and be wary of any site or person asking for a fee to apply for an Eskom job.

Practical tips

• Show your degree or advanced diploma and the 360-credit NQF 7 level clearly.
• Give concrete examples of environmental approvals, management plans, audits or investigations you have worked on.
• Highlight ISO 14001 experience and any Graduate in Training programme you completed.
• Use the Arnot Power Station, Mpumalanga location, T12 grade and 11 November 2026 closing date in your notes so you can find the listing again.
• Apply well before the closing date, as the portal closes listings on the stated date.

How the process works

Applicants apply through Eskom’s careers portal, where they can view the listing and submit an application for it. Eskom then assesses applications against the stated qualification and experience requirements. The advert notes that if you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you should accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only the original portal listing can confirm later steps, dates and any additional assessments.

Important information

This post is informational only. Details and availability can change, so always verify them on the original Eskom listing before applying. The remuneration stated in the source is Market Related, the contract type is Permanent, the location is Mpumalanga, and the closing date stated is 11 November 2026.

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