Responsibilities will include but not limited to:


Perform environmental internal audits and inspections so that the operation is legally compliant and changes to law are implemented
Be able to develop and implement the environmental management system in line with the ISO 14001 Standard Requirements for Certification and be able to retain certification once achieved; reduce and minimise operational impacts on the environment
Pro-actively identify and advise the mine on environmental challenges and investigate environmental incidents and risks as well as compile progress reports on EMPR, EA, WML and WUL progress
Generate Environmental Management Programme Report (EMPR), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Water Use Licence Application (WULA), documentation according to legal requirements
Submit environmental reports to the relevant regulators as required by the WUL, EA, EMP and WML
Liaison between the operation, Regulatory Agencies and NGOs; act as a focal point on operation environmental issues
Facilitate overall environmental knowledge sharing and ensure that stakeholders are aware of policies and procures through training, and there is compliance
Coordinate the quarterly Environmental Monitoring Committee meetings.
Ensure that costs allocated for tasks within the operation are controlled within the prescribed budget and compares with internationally accepted benchmarks
Ensure that the contractor appointed to perform tasks on behalf of New Vaal does so in compliance with the requirements of the New Vaal environmental permits and licenses
Ensure the environmental monitoring programme is fit for purpose, reviewed and updated regularly, is implemented at the required frequency and locations, and that the data is kept in an orderly database
Provide monthly and annual reports to the management team, as required and puts into the planning and reporting requirements of New Vaal. This includes the Life of Mine report
Management of internal environmental projects
Ensure that specialists reports, such as the Water & Salt Balance, geohydrological assessment etc. are planned, budgeted and completed as required, and that the recommendations from these reports are implemented


Requirements:


Qualification in MSc / BSc honours / BTech honours / BSc / BTech (NQF Level 7)
MSc + 1 year experience or BSc / BTech honours + 3 years’ experience or BSc / BTech + 5 years’ experience
Experience in Water, Land, Air, Environmental Management systems and Stakeholder Management
People management experience
In depth Knowledge of the relevant South African Environmental legislation including NEMA, etc
Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
An in-depth knowledge of Environmental Management standards and introduction to ISO 14001
Good knowledge of Seriti Safety and Sustainable development policies, procedures and the Seriti Coal Environmental Way standards
An in-depth knowledge of Seriti Environmental Policies and Procedures
Sound knowledge of the mining industry
Understanding of latest international trends and practices within the environmental industry
Core environmental competency in water, rehabilitation, air or environmental management systems
Ability to read critically and question consultant reports and results
Experience in setting out a budget and managing expenditures
Communication skills (verbal & written)
Presentation skills
Contractor management
Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize tasks
Strong data evaluation skills
Good practical knowledge of MS Office programmes
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.