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Environmental Officer, C5

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KHT107/25GS

Closing date: 09 December 2025

The role:

To execute environmental assessments, inspections, monitoring and interrogation of monitoring results in line with all relevant statutory and company requirements. Report on any deviations or opportunities identified. Assist with the preparation of reports, the analysis of data and engaging authorities and service providers.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Track compliance to permits, licenses and authorisations to ensure that the operation meets its license to operate obligations
Log any non-conformances with the environmental management program on the event management system and escalate to line
Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of internal environmental monitoring and inspection reports
Assist the Environmental Specialist with the accurate and timeous reporting of all required company and legal environmental information
Support the Environmental Superintendent and line management in the development of environmentally related policies, standards and procedures
Attend and provide input on environmental issues in mine planning meetings. Ensure that there are no deviations from EIA commitments and license conditions
Develop and execute environmental awareness programmes
Support liaison with environmental regulatory authorities with regards to reporting, auditing activities and closing out directives issued
Collaborate with line management and employees on addressing any shortcomings or non-conformances identified. Advise line on mitigation measures and track preventative and corrective actions to completion
Provide first line support to external environmental service providers and consultants with regard to site access, logistics, quality assurance on work outputs, etc.
Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections and audits on air, water, land, biodiversity and rehabilitation as per environmental management plan requirements
Capture and maintain environmental monitoring results and environmental information in the computerised environmental management system (Isometrix)
Contribute to and/or facilitate environmental event investigations and the development and implementation of preventative and/or corrective actions
Assist in the development, control and monitoring of capital and operating budgets for the environmental function at the operation

Requirements:

MSc – no experience or Honours / BSc / BTech in Natural / Environmental Science or related field – 18 months to 3 years internship or similar relevant experience in environmental management
Computer literacy in MS Office
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

Introduction to ISO 14001
Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to Environmental Law
Understanding of local environmental related legislation and reporting requirements for both company and local needs
Understanding of environmental challenges in the coal mining industry
In-depth understanding and application of environmental management systems (ISO)
Knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts and aspects

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Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
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Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
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