Environmental Manager, Mine Closure & Rehab

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 258,000 - 517,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Professional development

High-visibility role

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead mine closure planning and rehabilitation, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable outcomes for post-mining land use.

You will manage stakeholder engagement, monitor environmental programs, and drive budgets and schedules across projects, shaping responsible closure practices within the Western Cape mining sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in environmental management with a focus on mine closure and rehabilitation.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and mining regulations on closure.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and EIA.
• Strong project management with budgets and timelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive mine closure plans and rehabilitation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial environmental legislation and mining regulations.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs (water quality, biodiversity, land stability).
• Liaise with regulators, communities, and stakeholders for transparent communication.
• Oversee rehabilitation works: revegetation, landform reshaping, infrastructure decommissioning.
• Develop and manage budgets for mine closure projects; ensure timely completion.
• Identify and mitigate environmental risks during closure and post-closure.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports for regulatory bodies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Report writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Management/Geology

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead mine closure planning and rehabilitation, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable outcomes for post-mining land use.

You will manage stakeholder engagement, monitor environmental programs, and drive budgets and schedules across projects, shaping responsible closure practices within the Western Cape mining sector.