Water Resource Coordinator at Anglo American

Job Description:
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Facilitate collection of quantity and quality data from water sources (with assistance of Environmental/Water Assistant).
• As directed by the Senior Engineer Water Resources, maintenance of inputs to water database, water balance and operational water dashboard.
• Evaluate water quality and quantity data for correctness and authenticity.
• Investigate incorrect/suspicious data and take the necessary corrective action and escalate when necessary.
• Provide input for all daily/monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Interpretation and reporting of wellfield (and other sources) performance on a regular basis or when required.
• Liaison with hydrogeological consultants in terms of wellfield management plan and performance and escalate to Senior Engineer Water Resources.
• Compilation of quarterly reports and the submission thereof to DWS in accordance with water permits.
• Coordinate water sampling campaign for EMPR and DWS Section 21 permits and Water Monitoring Framework
• Report on water qualities to DWS quarterly.
• Environmental water monitoring and inspections of dams, silt traps, oil/grease traps, perennial/ephemeral streams and groundwater in the mine affected and areas surrounding mine wellfields.
• River Crossing Inspections.
• Monitoring of Pollution control measures on surface water, groundwater, tailings dam, return water dam etc.
• Under guidance of Environmental Coordinator, incident reporting and investigation of water related spillages, discharges, leakages and contamination incidents.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all commitments and standards as stated in the EMPR, the Water Act (and Section 21 Permit). All uncertainties to be reported to the Environmental Coordinator and Senior Engineer Water Resources.
• Water Use License Compliance Monitoring.
• Flow metering and instrumentation audit of locations, telemetry, power etc. to ensure continuous improvement for instrumentation team. Ensure all flow meters and densitometers are calibrated and records are captured for defensible auditing purposes.
• Ensure audit findings and non-compliances are captured in SAP system in light of maintenance improvements, infrastructure repairs or equipment developments and modifications.
• Preparation of reports and graphs as required.
• Draft scope of work for consultants. 
• Assist with tender and supply chain procedures.
• This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications:

• Degree in either Water Science, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resource or Civil Engineering

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• At least 3 years working experience in a water field or Civil engineering
• Exposure to risk identification and analysis
• Computer literate for role – proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Trained in scientific process and methods
• Knowledge of Relevant legislation (MHSA, Minerals Act, National Water Act, requirements of Regulation GN704, Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Experience/knowledge of a Water Management Scheme would be advantageous
• Good understanding of water chemistry
• Water quality sampling campaigns and investigations
• Understanding of catchment management processes and basin-scale approaches to water quality management
• Understanding of surface water-ground water interaction
• Valid Code EB (Code 8) Driver’s license