Environmental Specialist

Hire Resolve; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to join their mining team in Gauteng. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing environmental strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science or engineering, with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and environmental audits. If you're ready to take a significant step in your career and contribute to sustainable mining practices, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and environmental stewardship!

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in a management position in mining.
• Proven ability in managing EIAs and environmental strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental audits and ensure compliance with laws.
• Develop and implement environmental strategies and policies.

Skills

Environmental Strategy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Auditing

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

B.Sc. Honours Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

Professional Registration

Certification in Environmental Law

Job description

Environmental Specialist

Hire Resolve's client, a reputable company in Gauteng, is looking for a skilled and experienced Environmental Specialist to join their mining team.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. B.Sc. Honours Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering
2. Professional Registration with a recognized environmental body (advantageous)
3. Recognised certification in Environmental law, Environmental Auditing, EIA’s and Environmental Systems
4. At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in a management position in a mining environment
5. Proven track record in developing and implementing environmental strategies and policies.
6. Extensive experience in conducting environmental audits, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
7. Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing relationships with regulatory authorities.
8. Experience with mine closure programmes, experience in ISO 14001 EMS and thorough knowledge of environmental legislation and experience in dealing with regulatory authorities.
9. Knowledge and understanding of Basic workplace Health and Safety principles is essential
10. Excellent organizational, time management, analytical skills, written and verbal communication, project management skills.
11. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between plant sites.
12. Proven ability in managing EIAs, understanding the interaction and information between environment and AfriSam corporate strategy, ability to involve and coordinate internal resources and activities to deliver on requests, comprehensive knowledge of environmental science and being able to successfully integrate mining and the environment.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [emailprotected] or visit our website: www.hireresolve.co.za.

You are also welcome to contact Tarina Barnard, Janoke Booysen, Menina Campher, Stefnie Bestbier and Eliska Heuer on LinkedIn.

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