Mine Environmental Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Environmental Manager to lead compliance and sustainability initiatives for operations near Queenstown, NZ. You will ensure adherence to environmental regulations, oversee EIAs, and drive waste, water treatment, and rehabilitation practices.

The role emphasizes social license to operate, stakeholder engagement, and leadership of environmental teams in a challenging mining setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of environmental management experience in mining.
• Knowledge of local environmental legislation; NEMA, MPRDA experience.
• Experience with EIAs and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead environmental teams in challenging operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management plans and policies.
• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental legislation and permits.
• Oversee monitoring programs for water quality, emissions, biodiversity.
• Manage EIAs for new projects and expansions.
• Lead rehabilitation and closure planning for mine sites.
• Liaise with regulators, communities, and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Provide environmental training to site personnel.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Mine Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives for their operations near Queenstown . This pivotal role ensures adherence to all environmental regulations, manages environmental impact assessments, and drives the implementation of best practices for waste management, water treatment, and rehabilitation. You will be instrumental in maintaining the company's social license to operate and promoting responsible resource extraction in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental management plans and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all national and local environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs, including water quality, air emissions, and biodiversity assessments.
• Manage environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for new projects and expansions.
• Lead rehabilitation and closure planning efforts for mine sites.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, local communities, and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Provide environmental training and awareness programs to site personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental management , with significant exposure to the mining industry .
• In-depth knowledge of South African environmental legislation (e.g., NEMA, MPRDA).
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage environmental teams and initiatives in a challenging operational setting like Queenstown .

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and pension.
• Performance bonuses tied to environmental compliance and sustainability targets.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership within the mining sector .
• Contribution to sustainable mining practices and community engagement.
• A challenging role with significant responsibility in the Eastern Cape .