Senior Environmental Lead (Remote) – Mining&Sustainability

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings plan

Professional development and training

Flexible remote working arrangements

Access to advanced digital tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Officer for a fully remote role in the mining and resources sector. You will oversee environmental management systems, EIAs, EMPs, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with sites across regions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental management, deep knowledge of SA legislation, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This remote role emphasizes autonomy and data-driven sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental management within mining or heavy industrial sector.
• Proven experience in EIAs and EMPs.
• In-depth knowledge of South African environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring techniques and data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental management plans and systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Conduct EIAs and EMPs.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance (air, water, waste, biodiversity).
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, permits, and licenses.
• Identify environmental risks and develop mitigation and remediation strategies.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and local communities.
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs for employees and contractors.
• Manage environmental audits, both internal and external.
• Stay abreast of emerging environmental issues, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting and initiatives.

Skills

EIAs experience

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

BSc/BEng in Environmental Science/Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Officer for a fully remote role in the mining and resources sector. You will oversee environmental management systems, EIAs, EMPs, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with sites across regions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental management, deep knowledge of SA legislation, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This remote role emphasizes autonomy and data-driven sustainability initiatives.