Environmental Management Coordinator at Bilnor Staffing Solutions

• Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the mining industry is looking for an experienced ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR to join their team based in Delmas, Mpumalanga.
• **South African Citizens and those living in the area will be preferred**
• The successful candidate will ensure adherence to the approved Environmental Management Programmes and Environmental authorisations, Water Use Licenses, and other applicable South African environmental legislation. This role requires strong on-site presence, contractor engagement, and proactive monitoring to ensure environmental performance and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor mining and contractor compliance with approved Environmental Management Programmes, Environmental Authorizations and Water Use License conditions.
• Conduct and document regular internal environmental inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Maintain environmental incident logs, complaints registers, and aspect registers.
• Coordinate environmental matters between internal project teams, contractors, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely close-out of non-compliances and incidents.
• Monitor and track environmental performance metrics to measure progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support environmental compliance reporting to internal governance structures and oversight bodies.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of environmental projects, including waste management, recycling programs, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Deliver environmental awareness training where required.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote environmental awareness and best practices.
• Develop and implement environmental policies and procedures in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay current on environmental laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices are maintained.

Qualifications and minimum requirements:

• At least a B.Sc. Honours Degree (4-year degree) in environmental science, or a related field (or similar with proven experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance and management.
• Professional registration (or eligibility for registration) with a recognised environmental body, preferably SACNASP and EAPASA registered.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Knowledge of local environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience and technical competencies that will be advantageous:
• Proven working knowledge of South African environmental legislation (including NEMA and related regulations).
• Practical implementation of Environmental Management Programmes.
• Environmental risk identification and hazard assessment processes.
• Environmental incident investigation and reporting.
• Environmental auditing and inspection experience.
• Experience working closely with contractors in operational mining environments.
• Working knowledge of the mining industry environmental compliance requirements.
• Environmental inspections and auditing.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Use of digital compliance and reporting platforms.
• Basic environmental monitoring (waste, water, erosion, heritage).
• Use of mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth or similar).
• Construction site environmental compliance experience.
• Willingness to work full time on-site.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives (energy, waste, water efficiency).
• Understanding of biodiversity, ecology, natural resource management and climate change.
• Preference will be given to an applicant demonstrating more than 5 years proven experience in related field within the mining industry.

Behavioural competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Conflict resolution and practical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to operate independently and in teams.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Commitment to ethical conduct and accountability.