Environmental Specialist, D1, SAM_NVC105/24GS at Seriti

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform environmental internal audits and inspections so that the operation is legally compliant and changes to law are implemented
• Be able to develop and implement the environmental management system in line with the ISO 14001 Standard Requirements for Certification and be able to retain certification once achieved; reduce and minimise operational impacts on the environment
• Pro-actively identify and advise the mine on environmental challenges and investigate environmental incidents and risks as well as compile progress reports on EMPR, EA, WML and WUL progress
• Generate Environmental Management Programme Report (EMPR), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Water Use Licence Application (WULA), documentation according to legal requirements
• Submit environmental reports to the relevant regulators as required by the WUL, EA, EMP and WML
• Liaison between the operation, Regulatory Agencies and NGOs; act as a focal point on operation environmental issues
• Facilitate overall environmental knowledge sharing and ensure that stakeholders are aware of policies and procures through training, and there is compliance
• Coordinate the quarterly Environmental Monitoring Committee meetings.
• Ensure that costs allocated for tasks within the operation are controlled within the prescribed budget and compares with internationally accepted benchmarks
• Ensure that the contractor appointed to perform tasks on behalf of New Vaal does so in compliance with the requirements of the New Vaal environmental permits and licenses
• Ensure the environmental monitoring programme is fit for purpose, reviewed and updated regularly, is implemented at the required frequency and locations, and that the data is kept in an orderly database
• Provide monthly and annual reports to the management team, as required and puts into the planning and reporting requirements of New Vaal. This includes the Life of Mine report
• Management of internal environmental projects
• Ensure that specialists reports, such as the Water & Salt Balance, geohydrological assessment etc. are planned, budgeted and completed as required, and that the recommendations from these reports are implemented

Requirements:

• Qualification in MSc / BSc honours / BTech honours / BSc / BTech (NQF Level 7)
• MSc + 1 year experience or BSc / BTech honours + 3 years’ experience or BSc / BTech + 5 years’ experience
• Experience in Water, Land, Air, Environmental Management systems and Stakeholder Management
• People management experience
• In depth Knowledge of the relevant South African Environmental legislation including NEMA, etc
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• An in-depth knowledge of Environmental Management standards and introduction to ISO 14001
• Good knowledge of Seriti Safety and Sustainable development policies, procedures and the Seriti Coal Environmental Way standards
• An in-depth knowledge of Seriti Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Sound knowledge of the mining industry
• Understanding of latest international trends and practices within the environmental industry
• Core environmental competency in water, rehabilitation, air or environmental management systems
• Ability to read critically and question consultant reports and results
• Experience in setting out a budget and managing expenditures
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Presentation skills
• Contractor management
• Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize tasks
• Strong data evaluation skills
• Good practical knowledge of MS Office programmes
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.