Mine Environmental Manager

Placements24; Komani; Presencial; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Pension

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Leadership role in mining

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives for operations near Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. You will ensure adherence to environmental regulations, manage EIAs/EMPs, and drive best practices in waste, water, and rehabilitation.

The role protects the social license to operate and promotes responsible mining. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in environmental management within mining, extensive

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in environmental management, with mining exposure.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation (NEMA, MPRDA).
• Experience with EIAs and EMPs.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement environmental management plans and policies.
• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental laws.
• Oversee monitoring programs for water, air, biodiversity.
• Manage EIAs and EMPs for new projects and expansions.
• Lead rehabilitation and closure planning for mines.
• Engage regulators, communities, and stakeholders.
• Provide environmental training to site personnel.

Conhecimentos

Environmental management

EIAs

EMPs

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/related

Master's degree (advantageous)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Mine Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives for their operations near Queenstown . This pivotal role ensures adherence to all environmental regulations, manages environmental impact assessments, and drives the implementation of best practices for waste management, water treatment, and rehabilitation. You will be instrumental in maintaining the company's social license to operate and promoting responsible resource extraction in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental management plans and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all national and local environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs, including water quality, air emissions, and biodiversity assessments.
• Manage environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for new projects and expansions.
• Lead rehabilitation and closure planning efforts for mine sites.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, local communities, and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Provide environmental training and awareness programs to site personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental management , with significant exposure to the mining industry .
• In-depth knowledge of South African environmental legislation (e.g., NEMA, MPRDA).
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage environmental teams and initiatives in a challenging operational setting like Queenstown .

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and pension.
• Performance bonuses tied to environmental compliance and sustainability targets.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership within the mining sector .
• Contribution to sustainable mining practices and community engagement.
• A challenging role with significant responsibility in the Eastern Cape .