Job Description

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Environmental Superintendent, D4

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KHT063/25GS

Closing date: 09 July 2025

The role:

Responsible for the management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in compliance with the ISO 14001:2015 guidelines (including annual Management Review meetings and annual certification audits). Ensure all brownfields and life expansion projects are properly authorised, and all permit and license conditions and commitments are complied with.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Direct liaison with relevant government departments (Department of Water & Sanitation; Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment etc.) Manage the submission and tracking of required licenses and environmental authorisations Ensure the required compliance audits are conducted as required annually, and that the recommendations from such audits are implemented Ensure documentation required for legal compliance is kept up to date as required (IWWMP; water balance etc.) Ensure the effective implementation of environmental monitoring programmes (water, air, noise etc.) Responsible for the environmental authorisation process required to be undertaken for any life extension projects Management of a financial budget for the department Manage environmental stakeholder engagements and Represent Khutala Colliery at external and internal environmental forums Responsible for the development and implementation of a Mine Closure Plan Oversee environmental staff and ensure safety standards are maintained at all times Staying abreast with new legislation and technologies within the field to assist the mine Responsible for all environmental reporting requirements, including ESG Data reporting and developing projects to meet the ESG KPIs Implementation of the Seriti Water Way, the Seriti Land Management Way and other divisional strategies as applicable

Requirements:

MSc / BSc / BTech / Honours in Environmental Management or a related field MSc + 3 years or BSc / BTech Honours + 5 years or BSc / BTech + 7 years' experience in the field of environmental management as applied in the mining environment Experience in Water, Land, Air, Environmental Management systems and Stakeholder Management Knowledge of the relevant South African Environmental legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act An in-depth knowledge of Environmental Management standards and ISO 14001 Understanding of the latest international trends and practices within the environmental industry Core environmental competency in water, rehabilitation, air or environmental management systems Experience in setting out a budget and managing expenditures Strong data evaluation and analytical skills Good practical knowledge of MS Office programmes Valid driver's license In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

Management Development Programme An in-depth knowledge of Seriti Environmental Policies and Procedures PMBOK or Equivalent Lead Auditor S3 ORMP Environmental Law

Please note:

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A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver's license must be accompanied with your application Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets All applicants are thanked for their interest Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful * Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only