Environmental Officer, C4 Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga Internal & External Ref no: NDC012/25GS Closing date: 23 January 2025
The role: To execute environmental assessments, inspections, monitoring and interrogation of monitoring results in line with all relevant statutory and company requirements.
Report on any deviations or opportunities identified.
Assist with the preparation of reports, the analysis of data and engaging authorities and service providers.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Track compliance to permits, licenses and authorisations to ensure that the operation meets its licence to operate obligationsLog any non-conformances with the environmental management program on the event management system and escalate to line managementEnsure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of internal environmental monitoring and inspection reportsAssist the Environmental Superintendent / Specialist with the accurate and timeous reporting of all required company and legal environmental informationSupport the Environmental Superintendent and line management in the development of environmentally related policies, standards and proceduresAttend and provide input on environmental issues in mine planning meetings.
Ensure that there are no deviations from EIA commitments and license conditionsDevelop and execute environmental awareness programmesSupport liaison with environmental regulatory authorities with regards to reporting, auditing activities and closing out directives issuedCollaborate with line management and employees on addressing any shortcomings or non-conformances identified.
Advise line management on mitigation measures and track preventative and corrective actions to completionProvide first line support to external environmental service providers and consultants with regards to site access, logistics, quality assurance on work outputs, etcConduct environmental monitoring, inspections and audits on air, water, land, biodiversity and rehabilitation as per environmental management plan requirementsCapture and maintain environmental monitoring results and environmental information in the computerised environmental management system (Isometrix)Contribute to and/or facilitate environmental event investigations and the development and implementation of preventative and/or corrective actionsAssist in the development, control and monitoring of capital and operating budgets for the environmental function at the operationRequirements: MSc – no experience or Honours / BSc / BTech in Natural / National Diploma or Higher Certificate/ Environmental Science or related field – 18 months to 3 years internship or similar relevant experience in environmental managementComputer literacy in MS OfficeValid driver's licenseIn possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of FitnessAdvantageous: Introduction to ISO 14001 courseIntroduction to Project Management courseIntroduction to Environmental Law courseUnderstanding of local environmental related legislation and reporting requirements for both company and local needsUnderstanding of environmental challenges in the coal mining industryIn-depth understanding and application of environmental management systems (ISO)Knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts and aspectsPlease note: Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targetsAll applicants are thanked for their interestApplications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessfulCommunication will be with shortlisted candidates only
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