Remote Environmental Manager - Mining

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive salary bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Remote Environmental Manager to oversee environmental compliance and sustainability across mining operations. This fully remote role requires influencing diverse site teams via virtual channels while driving EMS implementation and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in environmental management within mining, strong knowledge of environmental legislation, and proven ability to drive performance improvements from a distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental management, with mining exposure.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting, and EIA procedures.
• Experience with EMS (ISO 14001) and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage EMS across all mining sites remotely.
• Ensure compliance with national and local environmental laws and permits.
• Oversee monitoring programs for water, air, and waste.
• Conduct remote audits and risk assessments with mitigation plans.
• Prepare EIAs and EMPs for new projects and operations.
• Promote environmental culture through remote training and engagement.
• Report performance to senior management and regulators.

Skills

EMS ISO 14001

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic Remote Environmental Manager to oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives for their mining operations. This role operates entirely remotely, requiring the ability to manage and influence across diverse site teams through virtual channels. You will be responsible for developing and implementing environmental management systems, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, and promoting best practices in environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to the mining sector and a proven ability to drive environmental performance improvement from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's environmental management system (EMS) across all mining sites.
• Ensure compliance with all national and local environmental laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs, including water quality, air emissions, and waste management.
• Conduct remote environmental audits and assessments, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Prepare environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and environmental management plans (EMPs) for new projects and existing operations.
• Foster a strong environmental culture through training, communication, and engagement with site personnel and management.
• Report on environmental performance to senior management and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental management, with significant exposure to the mining industry.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting processes, and EIA procedures.
• Experience with environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a global reach.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and industry engagement.
• The chance to shape and lead environmental strategy for a prominent mining organization.