Job Opportunity
Reference Number: 2011-0505-4
Position: Environmental Manager (EXPIRED! Browse our current career opportunities instead)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Our client is rapidly expanding in the market of minerals exploration and mining services. It has mineral holdings in South Africa, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo with offices in South Africa and Canada. They boast a high code of business conduct and ethics which includes high standards of commitment to a culture of honesty, integrity and accountability.
Our client requires the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct from all of their employees. With a strong dedication to environmental management, our client not only values the health and safety of their own employees but that of the communities in which they operate. Our client is prepared to offer competitive salary, benefits and relocation packages.
Qualifications:
- 10-15 years of Environmental Management Experience
- Bilingual
- Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
- Strong presentation abilities
- Must be a creative thinker and excellent team player
Expected Roles and Responsibilities:
- developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainable development
- taking the lead on sustainable procurement for all goods and services
- coordinating all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy
- leading the implementation of environmental policies and practices
- ensuring compliance with environmental legislation
- auditing, analyzing and reporting environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies
- carrying out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organization's environmental risks and financial costs
- promoting and raising awareness, at all levels of an organization, of the impact of emerging environmental issues, whether legislative or best practice, on corporate, ethical and social responsibility
- managing the development and implementation of an environmental management system
- coordinating public hearings and consultations on environmental matters
- managing relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff
- training staff at all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities
- participating in environmental education and research
- negotiating environmental service agreements and managing associated costs and revenues
- writing environmental reports, assuming the lead responsibility with the company
- leading on corporate social responsibility issues and action
If you feel that you have the required skills and are interested in joining a stable organization, please complete this simple two-step Candidate Application.
We thank all interested applicants but due to the volume of resumes received only qualified candidates meeting the minimum requirements above will be contacted.
