IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Grade 12
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science / environmental management / Natural Sciences or equivalent.
IAIA registration will be beneficial
Valid Driver’s Licence

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

Minimum 3–5 years proven experience as an Environmental Officer.
Demonstrated experience in:
- Environmental inspections and enforcement
- Environmental monitoring programmes
- Isometrics or similar compliance systems
- ISO 14001 implementation
Mining or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred.
Environmental inspections and enforcement
Environmental monitoring programmes
Isometrics or similar compliance systems
Mining or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred
Waste Management

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

Conduct daily inspections across operational areas.
Identify environmental non-compliances and immediately engage responsible supervisors.
Issue corrective action recommendations and record findings on Isometrics.
Follow up daily on outstanding actions until closure.
Report unsafe or non-compliant environmental practices where necessary and escalate to Environmental Coordinator
Conduct and oversee environmental monitoring.
Ensure sampling procedures follow approved protocols.
Verify laboratory submissions and chain-of-custody compliance.
Immediately report exceedances or abnormal results.
Capture inspection findings, monitoring data and incidents onto Isometrics.
Upload monitoring results accurately and within required timeframes.
Responding to environmental incidents
Conduct preliminary investigations and gather evidence.
Ensure immediate containment measures are implemented.
Log incidents and corrective actions on Isometrics.
Provide immediate on-the-job coaching to supervisors and contractors during daily inspections.
Explain environmental non-compliances and associated legal/license implications.
Conduct toolbox talks focused on recurring environmental findings.
Promote proactive environmental ownership within operational teams.

On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women.

Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.

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