Environmental Manager - Sustainable Mining & Compliance

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Medical aid and provident fund

Relocation assistance to Richards Bay

Professional training and career growt

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Manager to oversee compliance and sustainability initiatives for mining operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Develop and implement EMS, conduct EIAs, and foster environmental stewardship across sites.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, at least six years in environmental management within heavy industry, and strong regulatory and stakeholder engagement skills to drive responsible mining practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental management, with mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with environmental auditing and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor EMS across mining sites.
• Conduct EIAs and ensure permitting compliance.
• Manage waste management, water quality, and rehabilitation programs.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and reporting to regulatory standards.
• Provide environmental training and awareness programs to site personnel.

Skills

EMS implementation

Environmental auditing

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Manager to oversee compliance and sustainability initiatives for mining operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Develop and implement EMS, conduct EIAs, and foster environmental stewardship across sites.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, at least six years in environmental management within heavy industry, and strong regulatory and stakeholder engagement skills to drive responsible mining practices.