Environmental Officer

Thungela; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company in eMalahleni is seeking an Environmental Officer to monitor environmental activities and ensure compliance with ISO 14001 standards. The role involves conducting inspections, managing environmental reports, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have an Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for learning and growth

Rigorous safety standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ operational experience in managing environmental issues.
• Knowledge of relevant South African environmental legislation.
• Sound knowledge of subscribed Environmental Management standards and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report environmental activities and performance.
• Assist in retaining ISO 14001 certification.
• Conduct environmental inspections to identify impacts.

Skills

Environmental Management

Stakeholder Management

Water Management Practices

Education

Advanced Diploma / Degree in Environmental Management

Tools

Enablon

Isometrix

Job description

Company Description

Are you ready to support the process of ensuring that environmental management processes and systems are effective within operations and that all legal requirements and retaining ISO14001 certification are achieved.

We take safety seriously. So, will you.

Thungela Resources [Thungela means “to ignite” in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure‑play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets

Job Description

The Environmental Officer is responsible for monitoring and reporting environmental activities and environmental performance on site to the Environmental Superintendent.

More of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in retaining ISO 14001 certification and minimize operational impacts on the environment
• Assisting with internal and external environmental audits so that Operations are legally compliant changes to new laws are implemented as well as implementation of standards and the Environmental policy
• Capturing and analysing collected accurate environmental data on time reporting on the operation
• Conducting environmental inspections on site to identify environmental impacts such as Air Quality; Water Management; Waste Management; Land and Biodiversity management and ensure that action plans to address the gaps or findings are addressed by different stakeholders
• Compiling mine specific environmental reports from internal inspections and audits
• Proactively identifying and advising the Environmental Superintendent on environmental challenges identified during internal inspections and audits
• Capturing environmental incidents identified in the Mine environmental incident reporting system
• Conducting internal site inspections/audits to identify deviations from the mine approved Environmental Management Programme Report legal requirement
• Providing support to the Environmental Coordinator/Superintendent on operational compliance with relevant environmental legal requirements and other SHE legal requirements
• Submitting various environmental reports in accordance with Mines’ Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental coordinator on the specified timeframes
• Assisting the Environmental Superitendent in the implementation of a systematic process to track environmental legal compliance on all conditions and commitments from EMPRs; EAs and IWULs
• Ensuring that all environmental issues are identified and managed by the internal mine environmental management system
• Assisting the operation in obtaining environmental permits/licenses on time to allow project implementation within project timelines
• Managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, understand and deliver on their departmental needs, and identify and resolve issues timeously

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma / Degree in Environmental Management or a related field (NQF 7)

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years’ operational experience in managing environmental issues preferably within a mining environment
• Minimum of 2 years of Environ Professional in Training/ Environmental Trainee experience in the related discipline
• Experience in Water, Land, Air, Waste, Biodiversity, Environmental Management systems and Stakeholder management in the Mining industry
• Experience in the use of Enablon and or Isometrix environmental management system

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the relevant South African environmental legislation including the Mine Health and safety Act
• Sound Knowledge of subscribed Environmental Management standards and ISI 14001
• An in-depth knowledge of subscribed Environmental Management standards and ISO 14001
• Good knowledge of Safety and sustainable development policies, procedures
• Sound knowledge of the mining industry
• Understanding of latest trends and practices within the environmental industry
• Understanding of Water Management Practices

What we offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Thungela is a pure play coal mining business. Our portfolio of world‑class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Thungela is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.