Reference: JHB000041-KC-2As the Group Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation and adherence to environmental standards and guidelines applicable to the mining operations, including adherence to environmental legislation.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Implement procedural, reporting and monitoring requirements as prescribed by Environmental Legislation and applicable Regulations.Development and Implementation of Environmental Standard Operating Procedures.Creating environmental awareness amongst employees through toolbox talks, etc.Ensure all environmental impacts are routinely assessed and addressed.Environmental risk assessment and hazard identification.Implementing, maintaining and monitoring an environmental management system based on the operations' approved Environmental Management Programme.Managing and distribution of pertinent environmental monitoring data.Maintaining a system of reporting environmental incidents and reviewing recommendations to rectify deviations.Updating and maintaining the operations' environmental aspect register and monitoring management programmes/actions for significant aspects.Direct employees and contractors on how to implement environmental requirements, such as pollution control, waste reduction, and best environmental management practices.Conduct regular environmental audits to ensure that environmental requirements are adhered to.Ensure effective implementation of recommendations made by External Environmental Auditors.Manage Waste Collection on site and maintain records of waste disposal certificates.Developing action plans for incidents, complaints, and audits.Compile reports for water and air quality monitoring and maintain a database of water consumption and distribution.Effectively interact with clients, officials, contractors, and others.Perform advisory functions to employees at an operational level.Provide support on environmental aspects for applications for rights, permits, authorisations, and licences.Ensure accurate submission/reporting of various Environment reports to statutory/regulatory bodies, as required.Ensure legal compliance of all Environment policies and provide input into policy updates and reviews.Ensure all internal and external audits are carried out to comply with regulatory procedures.Maintain good liaison relationships with stakeholders involved.Prepare service reports for services rendered to the company for environmental services providers.Provide support and guidance to the environmental officer on site.Project management for specialists and applications for authorisations and new projects.Qualifications and Experience:Relevant degree or diploma in Environmental Science/ Environmental Management.3-5 years' experience in mining/process environment in related field.Professional Registration (advantage).Computer literacy: MS Office and MS Excel.Presentation and facilitation skills.Package & RemunerationMarket related - Monthly
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