Environmental Officer | Tharisa Mine

Tharisa Vacancies – Environmental Officer

The Environmental Officer plays a crucial role in coordinating and managing environmental management within the mining operations. Their primary responsibilities include identifying and addressing environmental compliance issues, monitoring key environmental indicators, and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Additionally, they are tasked with managing and mitigating the environmental impact of mining operations through the implementation of environmental policies and sustainable practices.

Role Context:

Environmental Management:

• Accompany legal auditors during audits to ensure a smooth process and provide necessary information.
• Obtain and track environmental approvals and authorizations within specified timelines.
• Manage greenhouse gas (GHG) data collection and calculations, including monitoring emissions reduction.
• Conduct audits and inspections of sister sites to ensure environmental compliance.
• Maintain regular communication with relevant authorities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare environmental reports and track department performance against key performance indicators.
• Coordinate pollution control, waste management, water management, and other environmental initiatives.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collaborate with environmental consultants to deliver monitoring reports.
• Interpret environmental reports to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports for sister sites and annual sustainability reports.
• Ensure timely submission of data to meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an effective administration system to record environmental information.

Compliance Management:

• Schedule and provide documentation for legal audits.
• Enforce compliance with environmental regulations on all sister sites.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Conduct monitoring projects to support environmental studies and programs.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Engage with relevant departments and stakeholders on environmental issues.
• Organize and attend stakeholder engagement meetings.
• Present approved environmental content during stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate public participation and consultations on environmental matters.

Resource Management:

• Determine resource needs and request assets/resources as required.
• Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility.

Qualifications:

• National Diploma (NQF6)/BSc in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or equivalent.
• Environmental short course certifications (e.g., ISO 14001 Management System, Environmental Law for Environmental Managers).
• Registration as an Environmental Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ environmental health and safety experience within the mining or similar industry.
• Knowledge and experience in South African legislative regulations and laws.
• Computer literacy.

Inherent Requirements:

• Must be medically fit.