Superintendent Environmental Management

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a Superintendent Environmental for South Deep Gold Mine. The position involves leading environmental sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and managing team performance. An ideal candidate will have a BSc in Environmental Sciences and significant experience in tactical environmental management within the mining sector, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Environmental Management within the mining sector.
• In-depth understanding of Environmental laws and regulations.
• Valid South African Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable environmental initiatives and implement the Environmental Management Plan.
• Identify and manage environmental risks and non-conformances.
• Lead tactical programmes for optimised delivery of the Environmental Management System.

Skills

Environmental legislation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

BSc degree in Natural Sciences or Environmental Management

ISO14001 Internal Auditor Certificate

ArcGIS Pro Standard Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

Position

Superintendent Environmental

Job Grading

D-Lower

Department

Sustainable Development & Environment

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The Environmental Superintendent is responsible for driving sustainable environmental initiatives within the asset. This role ensures the effective implementation of the Environmental Management Plan, supports projects aimed at integrating sustainable development practices, and contributes to the advancement of the asset’s Environmental and Governance related strategies additionally, the incumbent leads the delivery and integration of environmental initiatives while developing tools and procedures to embed sustainability across all aspects of the asset.

Minimum Requirements

BSc degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management or equivalent qualification

ISO14001 Internal Auditor Certificate and ArcGIS Pro Standard Certificate

Minimum 5 years’ experience in tactical delivery of Environmental Management practice within the mining sector and an established specialist in leading water, biodiversity, waste, air, climate change, rehabilitation and related environmental management elements

Demonstrated capability in application of Environmental legislation and regulations, environmental permitting processes and related governance and monitoring

Valid South African Driver’s Licence

Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields

Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies

Advanced safety leadership capability with proven campaign delivery

record

Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration.

Sound spoken and written English communication skills.

Ability to cope with ambiguity, high personal resilience and change adaptability

In-depth understanding and application of Environmental laws and regulations (NEMA and SEMAs)

Advanced understanding of operational working culture and dealing with operational delivery challenges

Computer literacy - proficient in Microsoft Office packages

Duties And Responsibilities

Actively participate in, and lead interventions contributing to a culture of Zero Harm. Adhere to and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures, operational standards, and governance requirements

Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to asset SHE and risk standards and campaigns

Provide effective team leadership through inclusive and collaborative task and activity assignment, performance assessment, recognition and development aligned to discipline talent and succession management objectives

Actively support the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Lead asset delivery of sustainable development initiatives, develop supporting tools, and manage cross-functional engagement between the asset and all stakeholders

Participate in and develop tactical programmes to effect optimised delivery of the Environmental Management System, design and implement programmes to operationalise, sustain, and monitor performance

Implement, maintain, audit, and continuously optimise the Environmental Management and related standards (ISO 14001, GISTM, ICMC) to support the ESG strategy, operational objectives, and certifications

Identify and manage environmental risks and non-conformances and implement controls and related mitigation and monitoring interventions

Implement concurrent rehabilitation projects to manage asset footprint and closure liability reduction

Participate in environmental impact assessments and develop targeted interventions to manage the company’s reputation

Elevate and maintain meaningful engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including government regulators, industry groups, and communities

Effective budget management, optimising resource utilisation and adhering to allocated limits

Closing Date: 02 July 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting