Increased competition in the market today is placing a serious responsibility on companies to ensure that issues around safety, sustainability, environmental and waste management are carefully considered. Environmental and sustainable development factors (including sustainability) are integral to good operational management and business owners are also acknowledging the contribution that these can make to their investment objectives. Coupled closely to this is that of health and safety. We understand that the success to any organisation lies in their workforce. With that said, it is incumbent that the wellbeing of all employees is taken seriously. Therefore, there is a need to pay more attention to environmental and health requirements in the running and management of day-to-day business processes. I wish to ensure that a balance is maintained between operations and the environment. I believe compliance monitoring is critical to ensure that the principles enshrined within sustainable development are met. I have acquired over fifteen years of experience within the environmental fraternity. I understand the essence of sustainability and am very familiar with the legislation governing the environment (NEMA, NEMWA, etc.) I have also received training with regards to health and safety and all that goes with it. My desire is to join a large company such as yours which has a huge footprint but also the zeal to promote sound environmental management and enhancing both the human and natural environments.