Job Description

PURPOSE



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



Risk


Track compliance to permits, licenses and authorisations to ensure that the


operation meets its license to operate obligations


Log any non-conformances with the environmental management program on


the event management system and escalate to line


Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of internal


environmental monitoring and inspection reports


Assist the Environmental Superintendent / Specialist with the accurate and


timeous reporting of all required company and legal environmental information


Support the Environmental Superintendent and line management in the


development of environmentally related policies, standards and procedures


Attend and provide input on environmental issues in mine planning meetings.


Ensure that there are no deviations from EIA commitments and license



conditions


Develop and execute environmental awareness programmes

Support liaison with environmental regulatory authorities with regards to


reporting, auditing activities and closing out directives issued


Collaborate 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



completion


Provide first line support to external environmental service providers and


consultants with regards to site access, logistics, quality assurance on work



outputs, etc.


Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections and audits on air, water, land,


biodiversity and rehabilitation as per environmental management plan



requirements


Capture and maintain environmental monitoring results and environmental


information in the computerised environmental management system


Contribute to and/or facilitate environmental event investigations and the


development and implementation of preventative and/or corrective actions


Assist in the development, control and monitoring of capital and operating


budgets for the environmental function at the operation.




QUALIFICATIONS


MSc - Experience or Honours / BSc / BTech in Natural / Environmental Science


or related field


Computer literacy in MS Office

Valid driver's license

In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.




EXPERIENCE


Atleast 3 - 5 years internship or similar relevant experience in environmental


management


Knowledge of the OHS act, Mine Health and Safety Act

Introduction to ISO 14001

Introduction to Project Management

Introduction to Environmental Law

Understanding of local environmental related legislation and reporting


requirements for both company and local needs


Understanding of environmental challenges in the coal mining industry

In-depth understanding and application of environmental management systems


(ISO)


Knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts and aspects


CLOSING DATE: 04/08/2025