Head of Department: Environmental Manager at Headhunters

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Environmental plan, leading the department in achieving environmental targets.
• Ensure compliance with local environmental laws and regulations related to surface mining.
• Engage with relevant government authorities to understand and apply environmental regulations.
• Establish internal audits, analyze, and report on environmental performance.
• Build awareness and provide necessary training to employees, contractors, and local communities.
• Facilitate resolution of environmental issues and grievances across all departments.
• Provide inputs for the corporate sustainability report.
• Provide consultants with necessary instructions and permits for project execution.
• Assist consultants in resolving arising problems.
• Monitor costs to achieve efficiencies and reduce waste, identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Maintain financial documentation for accurate record-keeping and future requirements.
• Escalate potential risks leading to increased costs or financial losses.
• Collaborate with colleagues, build relationships, and ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate, monitor, and supervise the performance of direct reports.
• Implement performance contracts and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and standards.
• Resolve conflicts and respond to complaints or concerns.
• Support skills development and transfer initiatives.
• Verify team members' competence to deliver job outputs within specified timelines.
• Provide feedback for reports.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 5 years relevant experience.
• Mining and Siding experience is advantageous.
• Diploma / Degree in Environmental management.
• SANASP.
• Environmental management and systems.
• Legal and regulatory environment requirements.
• Mining environment Biodiversity and ecosystems.
• Computer literacy.
• Communication skills.