Designated Environment Officer (DEO)

Bantubani Group, a leading company specialising in Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) and Road Construction, invites a suitably qualified and experienced Designated Environmental Officer (DEO) to submit their application for inclusion in our database for current and future high value infrastructure projects across South Africa.

Successful candidates will be considered for appointment should Bantubani Group successfully acquire any relevant works.

• Identifying environmental impacts and aspects relating to the day-to-day construction activities.
• Preparation of reports: including implementation, progress, status etc.
• Assist in the direct implementation of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
• Ensure that the requirements of the CEMP are effectively communicated to, understood by, and complied with by all personnel, contractors, and subcontractors on site, and enforce adherence to all applicable environmental requirements and procedures
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and follow up on corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and review method statements.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to the Engineer.
• Facilitate environmental awareness training and presentations.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance and compliance.
• Provide environmental advice and guidance to site teams.
• Promote environmental best practices through stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct ad hoc environmental audits with regulatory authorities.
• Liaise with relevant authorities to obtain and maintain environmental permits and approvals.

• Bachelor’s degree of Health and Environmental Management (NQF Level 7) or higher degree
• Experience in SANRAL Projects (Road Construction and/or RRM), with a minimum of 3 projects which have a construction value of R80 million or more (inclusive of VAT)
• Active professional registration as Environmental Officer with SACNASP
• Knowledge of industrial construction processes (waste, effluent management, air-borne releases, etc.)
• Passion for the environment
• Excellent writing skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent communication & people skills (Assertiveness)
• Efficiency & accuracy
• Pro-active & able to work independently
• Loyalty

Bantubani Group appoints on a project basis. Roles are linked to specific client contracts and are filled as those contracts are confirmed, so engagement is contingent by nature: neither continuous work nor permanent employment is offered or implied. Appointment to any project depends on the contract proceeding, the requirements of that project, and operational needs at the time.

Suitable candidates are registered on our professional register and approached when a relevant project proceeds. Applications are retained for 24 months. Queries, including requests to be removed from the register, may be directed to Sign in to view email

Bantubani Group applies its Employment Equity Plan and operational requirements in making appointments. We contact every applicant whose information we retain.