Environmental Specialist (Lyttelton) at Afrimat

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Environmental Management or other relevant qualifications
• Preference will be shown to candidates with 5 years plus working experience in similar role at a mining company, consulting agency or government department
• Local exposure and regional knowledge will be an advantage
• English speaking and writing
• Preference for EE candidate with relevant experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake and manage Environmental Impact Assessments for Full EIA/EMP and Basic Assessments
• Reports for Environmental Authorisation under NEMA/MPRDA and integration with Specific Environmental Management Acts (SEMA), WULA, SDFs, and Heritage Act
• Undertake and manage Environmental Audit Reporting to assess compliance with Conditions and Regulations
• Design and conduct field investigations to quantify, analyse and verify environmental data
• Understand Mine Plans and design Rehabilitation Plans for closure of mines
• Undertake and manage application for closure of Permits and Rights
• Technical report writing on noise, dust, groundwater and surface water quantity and quality, hydrocarbon monitoring
• Conducting and management of Public participation
• Engagement with other specialist and give specialist briefs
• Use GIS and other softwares in compilation of maps and analysis
• Determine mine rehabilitation costs
• Responding to compliance notices and rectification of environmental transgressions
• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as DMRE, ASPASA, MINCOSA, DWS and Local Government
• Keeping up to date with relevant changes in environmental legislation
• Liaising and communicating to Operations Managers and reporting staff