Environmental Officer D1

Valterra Platinum; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platinum production company is seeking an Environmental Specialist in Mokopane, Limpopo. This position involves conducting environmental inspections, ensuring compliance, and supporting rehabilitation projects. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the mining sector. The role emphasizes safety and sustainability and offers opportunities for meaningful work within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity and innovation culture

Commitment to safe Operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mining/process environment.
• Experience in mine rehabilitation projects.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections and address outcomes.
• Support compliance and improvement plans.
• Assist with environmental incident procedures.

Skills

Environmental inspections

Mine rehabilitation projects

MS Office proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science

Relevant short courses (e.g., Environmental law, ISO14001)

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market. Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do. If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Job Description

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo. The role is at a D1 level, reporting to the Environmental Specialist.

• Conducting environmental inspections and taking action to address outcomes – including development of short-term improvement plan.
• Conduct inspections and internal audits for license and permit compliance.
• Support the implementation of improvement plans to address identified compliance gaps.
• Assist to maintain a list of material environmental risks.
• Assist to implement and field verify critical controls for each material environmental risk.
• Assist implementation of the site’s Environmental Management Systems.
• Assist to maintain and utilize relevant environmental models in order to predict future environmental impacts and/or proactively manage key site environmental risks (with providing data and supporting information).
• Support the implementation of actions and improvement plans to address findings from incident investigations and to prevent repeat incidents.
• Assist with training of Environmental interns on the environmental incident procedure.
• Understand the stated annual performance objectives and assist in monitoring and reporting progress.
• Assist with monitoring of progress against environmental targets and key risks.
• Provide support and guidance for rehabilitation projects and execution.
• Provide support for regular meetings with regulators/authorities and local communities.
• Assist to implement the Environmental Monitoring Program for the site (by conducting monitoring and/or overseeing monitoring conducted by third parties).

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science or any other Natural Science related qualification.
• In addition, recommended: relevant short courses, such as Environmental law, ISO14001 and Auditing.

Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years’ experience in mining/process environment in related field.
• Experience in mine rehabilitation projects essential.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Presentation and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license essential.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

30 January 2026