SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER-APPLY NOW

JOB TITLE : SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER 

BAND : 7 

DEPARTMENT : SAFETY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 

SECTION : ENVIRONMENT 

OPERATION : DE BEERS CONSOLIDATED MINES (PTY) LTD - VENETIA MINE

PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS: 

The Senior Environmental Officer is required to oversee the implementation of the Environmental 

Management System across the Company’s value chain to meet compliance obligations and improve the 

Company’s environmental performance

KEY RESULT AREAS: 

• Collaborate with section heads and supervisors to manage sectional environmental risks, aspects and impacts with consideration for the mine’s significant risks, opportunities and compliance obligations.

• Review compliance requirements of the mine and plan for action with required stakeholders. Forecast trends for future planning/ resource requirements and produce reports to HODs in line with the above.

• Facilitate the collection of legal and group monitoring data to track performance in line with the mine’s reporting requirements. Propose areas for improvement based on analysis and evaluation of trends. 

Produce performance reports for internal (business) and external stakeholders (regulators).

• Initiate and manage procurement processes (scope of works etc.) for compliance and operational 

requirements.

• Update and oversee the management of environmental tools (i.e. IsoMetrix. Net, Enablon and internal 

Document Management System (DMS)), plans and procedures and provide feedback toward system improvements.

• Facilitate operational assurance processes and incident investigations, including reportable incidents. 

Propose recommendations/improvement opportunities to reduce risks.

• Facilitate the identification and assessment of legal requirements associated with any operational change on mine as part of the environmental change management process. Roll upward for action.

KEY INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: 

OPCO, All Section Managers, Section Supervisors, Commercial Department, Environmental Manager, Environmental Superintendents, Senior Environmental Officers – Operations, Environmental Monitors.

KEY EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: 

Auditors and specialists, National and Provincial Government stakeholders, Traditional authorities, Local Municipalities and Interested and Affected Parties as required. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12 certificate.

• Bachelors /B-Tech degree in an Environmental discipline (an Honours degree will be an advantage).

• ISO14001certificate and implementation experience.

• 2-3 years’ Experience in Environmental management in a mining environment.

• Understanding of environmental legislation.

• Contractor management experience.

• Ability to plan and execute a budget.

• Valid EB/Code 8 driver’s license.

• Successfully obtain a Medical Fitness certificate on mine.

• MS Office knowledge is essential.

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

• SAP knowledge is essential.

• IsoMetrix & Enablon experience is advantageous.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Ensures goals, delivery expectations and standards are clear for self and others. Focuses equally on “how” things must be delivered as well as what needs to be delivered.

• Experience with the integration of compliance requirements into an environmental management systems and ability to make recommendations for improvements.

• Ability to prioritize, to achieve intended outcomes within the required timeframes.

• Makes a positive contribution to the team, helping others to overcome hurdles and supporting them in delivery.

• Effectively influence and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve required outcomes.

• Analytical skills, is capable of data and trend evaluation and analysis.

• Effective communication in business language (English) and other official languages across boundaries at appropriate levels and has sound written and verbal communication skills.

• Facilitation, report-writing and presentation skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Internal candidates: strictly complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. You are required to attain your immediate line manager and Head of Department signature on your application form. Failure to attain the line manager and Head of Department’s signature will result in the application not being considered.

• Consideration will be given to the Company’s Employment Equity Policy

• External search: Yes/ No

• Secondment terms: Yes/ No

Submit applications on or before the closing date to:

Website: www.angloamerican.com/careers

Closing Date: 25 July 2022