Introduction

Mogale Tailings Retreatment (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Pan African Resources (Pty) Ltd based in Krugersdorp is looking for an experienced Environmental Officer to join a dynamic team. This position requires a candidate with experience particularly in the Mining or similar environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on challenges and is eager to contribute to the growth and success of the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of the Environmental Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

Ensure that our operating environment is clean, safe and healthy
Ensure that our operations are conducted in an environmentally acceptable manner, and do not result in environmental degradation
Ensure all applicable laws and regulations related to the environment are adhered to
Ensure and enforce compliance to Regulatory requirements, and all license conditions
Assist with developing and implementing operating policies, procedures and management plans

Inspections:

Conduct daily plant inspections (walkthrough) and record any environmental issues
Identify potential environmental hazards and make recommendations for corrective actions
Assist with internal audits
Prepare reports detailing findings from inspections, and action plans thereof

Waste Management:

Implement and enforce the Waste Management Procedures
Ensure there are sufficient waste management bins on site
Ensure waste bins are emptied as and when required
Keep record of waste disposal certificates
Ensure all hazardous waste, chemicals and hydraulics are stored in bunded storage areas.
Ensure there are spill kits on site
Enforce use of drip trays on site, and servicing of machinery in designated areas

Enforce water conservation:

Enforce compliance with the Water Use License conditions
Ensure that there are no water leaks, or uncontrolled water run off on site
Ensuring that chemicals aren't leaking into any nearby water sources

Air Quality Management:

Enforce and ensure dust suppression is conducted daily on the operational site and haulage roads

Incident Investigation and Reporting:

Report any environmental incidents on site e.g. spillages, soil contamination
Assist with investigating environmental incidents
Monitor any clean up and rehabilitation exercises
Investigate complaints about potential environment violations and conducting follow up audits

Environmental Awareness:

Educating the personnel on environmental issues and compliance
Monthly environmental talks with site personnel, putting up awareness posters on site

Meetings:

Weekly Environmental meetings
Weekly MTR Project Meeting
SHE Committee meetings

Environmental Monitoring:

Ensure appointed contractor undertakes the monitoring as required
Maintain records of environmental data and update monitoring data into databases

Rehabilitation

Monitor the ongoing land rehabilitation program for the Sustainability Bond

Audits:

Undertake internal audits with the Environmental Manager

Reporting:

Daily inspection report for the plant area
Weekly inspection report for all outside areas i.e. remining areas, dormant TSFs, Lancaster Dam

Desired Experience & Qualification

Matric
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, Environmental Science or equivalent.
No Criminal Record
A minimum of two years working experience in Environmental Management
Experience in the mining industry would be an advantage
Computer Literacy and experience in report writing

Package & Remuneration

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