Safety Officer/Environmental officer

• Assist management in maintaining and improving existing procedures, objectives, and standards.
• Lead the development and maintenance of a reporting system for environmental performance information.
• Develop, implement, and maintain mine closure and rehabilitation strategies, policies, and standards.
• Draft and establish strategies, policies, and procedures to govern climate change initiatives and legal compliance.
• Review and implement the mine's operational environmental management plan (EMP).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with EMP commitments.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the environmental and social management system.
• Compile the aspects and impacts register.
• Develop, implement, and monitor environmental strategies, policies, and performance indicators.
• Implement and monitor greenhouse gas strategies, including reporting emissions as per IFC principles and the London Company’s Act, to funding institutes (e.g., ABSA) and the parent organisation (Firestone PLC).
• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with EMP and legal requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all reporting requirements for authorities.
• Support key environmental and risk factors such as cultural heritage, air quality, weather, flora and fauna, land management, waste management, and legal compliance.
• Identify and implement immediate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure significant tasks and activities are identified and safe work procedures are established.
• Conduct environmental audits.
• Implement projects by liaising with consultants and service providers to ensure ongoing environmental compliance.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and environmental assurance reviews aligned with organisational standards and objectives.
• Advise executive committees on future environmental trends and issues.
• Monitor trends and provide reports to the project management team.

• A relevant degree in environmental management or a related field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of environmental management practices and legislation.
• Practical on-the-job training and experience in teaching and leading management.
• Career-driven and motivated individual with a strong commitment to professional growth.
• Easily adaptable and open to learning new skills.

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