Senior Environmental Officer

Recruiter

Beyond Talent

Job Ref

EO-BTA04

Date posted

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location

port shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary

Salary Negotiable

SUMMARY

Our client, a Greenfields mining operation in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking to appoint an Environmental Officer

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental legislation, permits, licences, and regulatory conditions.
• Implement and maintain site-specific Environmental Management Programmes (EMPrs).
• Monitor and manage environmental risks associated with mining and related site activities.
• Lead water resource protection initiatives, including water quality monitoring, conservation, and pollution prevention.
• Implement controls to prevent contamination or depletion of surface and groundwater resources.
• Monitor and report on environmental impacts with particular focus on water: access, sanitation interfaces, and surrounding community risk exposure.
• Conduct environmental monitoring programmes including water, waste, air quality, rehabilitation, & biodiversity components.
• Compile and submit statutory environmental compliance reports to relevant government authorities, including:
• Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
• Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
• Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
• Support environmental audits, inspections, and compliance investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Assist with rehabilitation planning and progressive closure requirements.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, datasets, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with regulators, consultants, and internal operational teams to ensure ongoing compliance alignment.
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance discipline across site operations and contractors.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Hydrology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in environmental management within the mining sector or heavy industry.
• Proven experience in environmental compliance management at operational site level.
• Strong working knowledge of South African environmental legislation and mining regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in water resource management, monitoring programmes, and pollution prevention strategies.
• Experience preparing and submitting statutory environmental compliance reports.
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Programmes (EMPrs), Water Use Licences (WULs), and Environmental Authorisations.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to be site-based.

Advantageous

• Experience in Greenfields or developing mining operations.
• Exposure to complex water-sensitive operational environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience managing environmental consultants and specialist studies.