Environmental Officer

Pty; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a Junior Environmental Manager in Mpumalanga to execute assessments and track compliance to regulations. Candidates should possess an MSc or equivalent in Environmental Science and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include reporting, collaborating with authorities, and ensuring adherence to environmental legislation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in environmental management.
• Knowledge of OHS Act and Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Understanding of environmental legislation applicable to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental assessments and inspections.
• Track compliance to permits and licenses.
• Assist in the development of environmental policies.

Skills

Environmental management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MSc in Natural/Environmental Science or related field

BSc/BTech in Natural/Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

PURPOSE

To execute environmental assessments, inspections, monitoring and interrogation of monitoring results in line with all relevant statutory and company requirements. Report on any deviations or opportunities identified. Assist with the preparation of reports, the analysis of data and engaging authorities and service providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk

• Track compliance to permits, licenses and authorisations to ensure that the

operation meets its license to operate obligations

• Log any non-conformances with the environmental management program on

the event management system and escalate to line

• Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of internal

environmental monitoring and inspection reports

• Assist the Environmental Superintendent / Specialist with the accurate and

timeous reporting of all required company and legal environmental information

• Support the Environmental Superintendent and line management in the

development of environmentally related policies, standards and procedures

• Attend and provide input on environmental issues in mine planning meetings.

Ensure that there are no deviations from EIA commitments and license

conditions

• Develop and execute environmental awareness programmes

• Support liaison with environmental regulatory authorities with regards to

reporting, auditing activities and closing out directives issued

• Collaborate with line management and employees on addressing any

shortcomings or non-conformances identified. Advise line management on

mitigation measures and track preventative and corrective actions to

completion

• Provide first line support to external environmental service providers and

consultants with regards to site access, logistics, quality assurance on work

outputs, etc.

• Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections and audits on air, water, land,

biodiversity and rehabilitation as per environmental management plan

requirements

• Capture and maintain environmental monitoring results and environmental

information in the computerised environmental management system

• Contribute to and/or facilitate environmental event investigations and the

development and implementation of preventative and/or corrective actions

• Assist in the development, control and monitoring of capital and operating

budgets for the environmental function at the operation.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc – Experience or Honours / BSc / BTech in Natural / Environmental Science

or related field

• Computer literacy in MS Office

• Valid driver’s license

• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.

EXPERIENCE

• Atleast 3 – 5 years internship or similar relevant experience in environmental

management

• Knowledge of the OHS act, Mine Health and Safety Act

• Introduction to ISO 14001

• Introduction to Project Management

• Introduction to Environmental Law

• Understanding of local environmental related legislation and reporting

requirements for both company and local needs

• Understanding of environmental challenges in the coal mining industry

• In-depth understanding and application of environmental management systems

(ISO)

• Knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts and aspects

CLOSING DATE: 04/08/2025

Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Mpumalanga