Officer: Environment Compliance

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To monitor environmental impacts of the mine operations and to enforce compliance of environmental laws and company standards, policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

• Implement legislative requirements for particular activities and confirm with the line management that appropriate environmental permissions and permits have been obtained before the Contractor/EUD commences activities.
• Implement practices and facilities in respect of environmental risks.
• Ensure minimization of risks by fostering the employment of environmentally sound technologies and appropriate procedures.
• Attend work risk assessments and provide input on environmental aspects/impacts.
• Conduct regular internal site audits according to prepared schedule.
• Provide guidance in terms of compliance with waste management programmes and sites.
• Report all environmental incidences which may occur within designated area of responsibility.
• Conduct Contractor/EUD close out audits and issue Environmental Completion Certificates.
• Provide Guidance to EUDs regarding the Environmental Incident Management processes.
• Ensure that rehabilitation of areas affected by the Contactors construction / operational activities take place, to restore the area to an agreed upon state.
• Conduct environmental awareness campaigns and training to the Contractors and Swakop Uranium employees.

Requirements and experience:

• Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
• BSc/BTech/BA Degree in Environment Management or Natural Sciences.
• 3 years experience in environmental field and compliance monitoring.
• Environmental field and Compliance monitoring experience in a mining is an added advantage.
• Off-road driving experience will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.