Group Environmental Officer

Reference : JHB -KC-2

As the Group Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation and adherence to environmental standards and guidelines applicable to the mining operations, including adherence to environmental legislation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

• Implement procedural, reporting and monitoring requirements as prescribed by Environmental Legislation and applicable Regulations.
• Development and Implementation of Environmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Creating environmental awareness amongst employees through toolbox talks, etc.
• Ensure all environmental impacts are routinely assessed and addressed.
• Environmental risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Implementing, maintaining and monitoring an environmental management system based on the operations’ approved Environmental Management Programme.
• Managing and distribution of pertinent environmental monitoring data.
• Maintaining a system of reporting environmental incidents and reviewing recommendations to rectify deviations.
• Updating and maintaining the operations’ environmental aspect register and monitoring management programmes / actions for significant aspects.
• Direct employees and contractors on how to implement environmental requirements such as pollution control, waste reduction, and best environmental management practices.
• Conduct regular environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation of recommendations made by External Environmental Auditors.
• Manage Waste Collection on site and maintain records of waste disposal certificates.
• Developing action plans for incidents, complaints, and audits.
• Compile reports for water and air quality monitoring and maintain a database of water consumption and distribution.
• Effectively interact with clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Perform advisory functions to employees at an operational level.
• Provide support on environmental aspects for applications for rights, permits, authorisations, and licences.
• Ensure accurate submission / reporting of various Environment reports to statutory / regulatory bodies, as required.
• Ensure legal compliance of all Environment policies and provide input into policy updates and reviews.
• Ensure all internal and external audits are carried out to comply with regulatory procedures.
• Maintain good liaison relationships with stakeholders involved.
• Prepare service reports for services rendered to the company for environmental services providers.
• Provide support and guidance to environmental officer on site.
• Project management for specialists and applications for authorisations and new projects.

Qualifications and Experience :

Package & Remuneration

Market related - Monthly

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