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Payroll Specialist, D1, NVC015/25GS

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Payroll Specialist, D1

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: NVC015/25GS

Closing date: 06 February 2025

The role:

The Payroll & Time and Attendance role on the operations are supporting operational requests, query management and processes which includes all payroll and non-payroll related systems, example Time and Attendance – Skycom, that feeds the payroll to ensure accurate employee payment and on time. Assist in ad hoc projects as and when needed. Implement initiatives and innovations to ensure governance is applied as per Seriti Standards. The role is responsible for first line support and ensures operational governance is aligned with Seriti Standards.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform payroll calculations as defined by the operation, including but not limited to allowances, bonuses, overtime, awards and increases
• Obtain relevant authorisations and ensure submission to the payroll processing centre
• Ensure accurate authorization of bulk uploads prior to submission
• Be the payroll advocate to the business on processes and procedures required to have successful payrolls
• Access to systems and information that is required to attend competently to queries and assist employees with any related payroll issues. Work closely with the Central Payroll Team.
• Manual calculation of Voluntary / Top-Up shifts overtime payments
• Oversee the accurate & valid submission of correct payroll data and information
• Follow-up on queries where there are invalid submissions and authorise corrections to the processing centre
• Resolving of salary and time queries or escalating within 24 hours if not resolved
• Follow-up on queries where there are invalid submissions and authorise corrections to the processing centre.
• Validate the inclusion of time and attendance data in payroll submissions
• Ensure correct authorisations are provided before submission
• Conduct validation checking of first and final payroll run to confirm accurate capturing of submitted documentations
• Payslip Checking
• Ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure all bulk uploads are sent / processed
• Ensure all Skycom / SAP interfaces are completed accurately
• Ensure all manual Payroll inputs for Officials / PIT’s / Learners are completed i.e. Standby, Overtime, AWOP’s etc.
• Validate accurate information submitted to processing centre
• Log third party queries with the processing centre.
• Communicate payroll closure schedule to vendors and ensure compliance
• Payroll reporting
• Get approved tons and ensure correct values are captured per section / area
• Update bonus sheet info i.e. Total Shifts, Safety Penalties etc.
• Maintenance and upkeep of bonus sheets
• Ensure bonus sheets are returned to time office as per deadline calculated
• Combining of Bonus sheets into one sheet for payroll upload
• Checking Duplications
• Ensuring all employees are accounted for on the respective sheets
• Adding amendments from the previous month
• Ensure Weekly Standby List is compiled and sent out to entire mine
• Ensuring that roles within the team are well defined and clarified
• Address employee and stakeholder queries in an effective and professional manner
• Training any new Skycom users (Supervisors / Management)
• Checking upload sheets before scanning to head office
• Checking Daily hours reports from Xtime
• Checking captured exception reports
• Checking payroll data for accuracy / changes i.e. Recurring payments or deductions
• Weekly reporting on overtime and Standby’s to HOD’s and Section Heads in order to control costs
• Daily reporting of employees exceeding 12 Hour Shifts to HOD’s and Section Heads
• Monthly Reporting on SAP labour vs Budget for cost centres (used by Finance for costing purposes)
• Monthly report to Safety department on hours and shifts worked
• Any other ad-hoc reports required by management
• Check data interfaces between Systems such as SAP and Xtime
• Creation and Testing of any new Work schedules as required by business
• Creation and Testing of any enhancements to Xtime
• Doing UAT testing if and when required by head office
• Tracking and reporting on excessive work hours to HOD’s and Section Managers
• Blocking employees (parading) who are exceeding maximum allowed hours
• Ensuring accuracy of report from Xtime before blocking employees
• Ensuring blocked employees are booked laid-off overtime for the days they are blocked
• This is done daily toward the final week of the period monitored.
• Ensuring all working in shifts are booked (Saturdays changed to workings shifts) as required – approximately 20 Saturdays during the calendar year
• Ensuring setup for Working in Period (Easter and December Holidays) are done (In SAP and Xtime) to ensure speedy and correct payments to employees
• Manual calculation of 4% Additional payments for Shift employees doing working in shifts
• Ultimately responsible for the functioning and upkeep of Time / Access Control Hardware and for all other Skycom related functions
• Skycom System
• Site inspections for new hardware (time recording / access control) requirements
• Loading of Orders
• Processing Invoices for payment
• Ensuring regular Maintenance
• Reporting of faulty hardware / software
• Contractors
• Unions – Assisting Union representatives with queries and reports
• Confirmation of Employment from various external companies
• Health Care system – Checking and correcting interface errors
• Finance Department (On the Mine) – Assisting Finance Department with queries and information
• Protection Services – Assisting protections services with information for investigations
• External / Internal Auditors – Assist various auditors and/or departments with audit related information
• Weekly VFL’s
• Attending any other meetings where all Section Heads are required

Requirements:

• Diploma in Finance, Payroll or Human Resources (NQF Level 5)
• Safety & Risk Management courses
• SAP Fusion certified – completed formal computer-based training
• SAP Super User (user rights, utilisation)
• SAP Query Manager reporting tool
• A minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience in HR and Payroll
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and regulations including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), PAYE, and POPIA.
• Skycom proficiency
• Sound knowledge of Seriti Payroll HR policies, procedures, and conditions of employment
• Fully competent in the use of the SAP Fusion HR system inclusive of the functional modules of Employee Transaction Management (ETM), Employee Life Cycle Management (ELM)
• Fully competent in the use of the SAP Query Manager reporting tool
• Working knowledge of SAP data migration and auditing processes
• Advanced MS Office Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent Computer literacy skills (MS Office – specifically MS Excel)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• None

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Electrical Engineer_Construction

Job Description

THE ROLE

Be primarily responsible for managing all aspects of project civil works which include the Electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) design and technical report review, supply and construction scope, provide oversight of the Electrical elements of the Civil Balance of Plant (cBoP), and oversee the project quality installation witnessing, inspection and factory and site test observations. To enhance the performance of the primary and secondary plant equipment by contributing to the effective life cycle management of the asset base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Design and Quality

• Participate and contribute to the design team that liaises with stakeholders on technical inputs, scoping, prioritization, adherence to the Employers Requirements (ER), assessment of modification, progress monitoring and reporting on associated risks.
• Contribute to the pre-feasibility designs by considering the ER specifications.
• Drafting the scope of works and contributing to prepare the Requests for Proposals to be issued to procure front-end Electrical engineering studies to support the Project Development team’s endeavors (i.e. lightning studies, grid capacity studies, earth resistivity tests, etc.).
• Contribute to the concept, basic and detailed designs in full compliance with the ERs, relevant standards, and other design criteria to achieve an optimized asset base.
• Perform appropriate interface designs and support with interface management.
• Liaise with external Consultants on the scoping, progress, quality and modifications of designs.
• Contribute to the documentation of the design package.
• Ensure that the Electrical designs (i.e. Primary and Secondary Plant) is completed on time and to the required quality standards so that the various interface requirements are met.
• Identify key inspection/witness points and conduct key work inspections, and that they are undertaken in line with the various Issue for Construction (IFC) plans and the appropriate risk assessment and quality documentation is provided.
• Support the Construction Site Manager and Project Manager to certify completion for milestone payments.
• Collaborate with the Civil and Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Manager on the interfaces and overall design process management.
• Ensure that the various interface requirements are met; to accommodate the Wind Turbine deliveries and undertake design reviews to ensure the various supplied equipment’s are following the various contractual requirements, ERs, and the applicable license conditions, regulatory and acceptable industry Codes, legislations and governing laws.
• Make recommendations on reducing technical risk, improving reliability of assets, through plant health assessments, trending of incidents, analysis of data and ongoing monitoring.
• Supports the Engineering manager with the development of internal guidelines and standards to standardize the department’s Engineering practice and to maintain ISO compliance.
• Contribute to the development of technical, refurbishment and obsolescence plans whilst considering the impact of both supply and demand side alternatives.
• Support the Engineering Manager with identifying training needs of the business within the discipline area.
• Ensure the electrical and SCADA design is progressed in a timely manner to meet interface requirements.
• Develop discipline-specific philosophies, technical guidelines and standards, procedures and specifications.
• Provide professional technical leadership over Engineers within their own discipline.
• Overseeing and leading investigations into plant incidents and recommending interventions to bring plant back into service.
• Providing O&M input during project planning, design and implementation.
• Executing condition monitoring and testing activities on plant tan delta, thermography, oils sample and DGA analysis as well as earth continuity testing etc. as required.
• Scanning the market for potential innovations, analyzing them for development and potential adoption.

Construction and Operation

• Responsible for ensuring that all electrical works are of the required quality standards, and that they meet the specifications and design requirements.
• Reviewing work and tests reports of work performed on The HV and Secondary Plant equipment in the Substation, validating results and recommending acceptance or further actions.
• Regular site inspections and walkdowns to verify the electrical contractor’s performance, contract adherence, quality etc.
• Conducting inspections, witnessing of material and component tests, and overseeing any necessary remediation work.
• Close liaison with site team to ensure issues are being managed in accordance with the various contract requirements.
• Regular/periodic reporting of electrical construction status.
• Developing Quality Assurance plans and scopes of work documents for HV and Secondary Plant equipment.
• Regular site inspections and walkdowns to verify eBoP performance, contract adherence, and quality.
• Performing quality assurance and final handover HV and Secondary Plant equipment for operational and capital project activities.
• Support of the handover of the electrical assets to Seriti Green Asset Management team.
• Close liaison with site team to manage issues in accordance with contract requirements, including commissioning and Grid Code Compliance testing with Renewable Energy Technical Evaluation Committee (RETEC).
• Manage handover of Electrical assets to Seriti Green Asset Management team, providing necessary quality and operation and maintenance documentation.
• Ensuring the availability of plant condition monitoring and reporting systems.
• Recording of plant condition and plan performance and the trending thereof.
• Providing breakdown intervention to ensure return to service of failed plant.
• Investigating root causes of failures, identifying issues, investigating preventative measures and applying corrective action.
• Evaluating risks to plant, based on plant reliability and making recommendations on strategic spared holding.
• Compile and submit monthly plant performance and generation reports.

Contract Management:

• Ensure all project contract requirements are implemented.
• Produce procedures for contract requirements implementation as required.
• Follow company policies associated with contracts.
• Initiate contractual claims as required.
• Prepare contract variations.
• Lead the eBoP payment and variation certification process and manage contractual disputes if they arise.
• Monitor and review financial data related to contract performance, forecasts, labor and variation costs, expected Gross Margin, and profits. Report discrepancies as they arise.
• Assist with reporting and processing monthly cost recording and processing.
• Monitor, review, and ensure all Business Units deliver required reports.
• Provide Project Reports according to project and company requirements.
• Assist with estimating and provide guidance on costings and commercial matters, including commercial schedules for tender submissions on other projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BSc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a large-scale construction project environment.
• Good knowledge of the South African Grid Code including the Renewables Grid Code will be an advantage.
• Experience working for an EPC contractor or consultant in the renewable industry advantageous.
• Exposure in the Wind/Solar/BESS farms Electrical design and on substation and overhead line design and construction methods will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the technical operations of renewable power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure will be advantageous.
• Sound technical and commercial understanding of the Electrical and/or the Construction Industry.
• Good understanding of the appropriate South African and International Standards and Regulations.
• Desirable to have wind farm project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen, with a proven ability to navigate complex deal structures.
• Demonstrated capacity to work for a multitude of internal and external clients with conflicting interests and priorities. Demonstrated capacity to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage relationships to ensure outcomes are achieved as harmoniously as possible.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an intense construction environment.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental risk mitigation controls.
• Professional Registration with relevant local or international statutory body or institutions will be an advantage.

ESSENTIAL SKILL

• Delivery of projects in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of investors, project stakeholders and joint venture partners.
• All safety, time, cost, and quality KPI’s of the project are met.
• Contract administered in line with the obligations
• Delivery of the project forecast and reports on time.
• Contribution to the improvement of project management methods and processes within Project Construction.

. CHARACTER & ATTRIBUTES

• Enthusiastic commitment to the renewable energy industry.
• Be flexible in terms of working arrangements, national travel and some international travel may be required as part of the job.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity.
• High attention to accuracy; cost conscious.
• The capacity and willingness to perform hands-on tasks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals and responsibilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and comfortable to make recommendations around resolving challenges.
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to think and act strategically to maximize opportunities for the business.
• Flexible working style, able to work at a variety of differently levels both inside and outside the organisation and with members of the team being in different locations.
• Team player.
• Comfortable, available and willing to travel and do business within Africa at times.
• High attention to detail including adherence to company procedures.
• Resourceful, well organised and effective at accomplishing objectives.
• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve.

EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE & OUTLINE

Salary:

Market Related

Benefits:

Medical aid

Retirement contribution

Employee assistant programme

Professional development opportunities

Rewards:

Performance bonus

Closing date: 28 January 2025

Mining Activity Engineer OC, D1, KNL011/25GS

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Mining Activity Engineer OC, D1

Seriti, Klipspruit New Largo, Mpumalanga

Internally & Externally

Ref no: KNL011/25GS

Closing date: 03 February 2025

The role:

The Mining Activity Engineer reports to the Section Manager Planning.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Compiling designs, detailed plans and short-term schedules for major mining activities on the mine
• Compiling of weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reconciliations as part of compliance to plan reporting
• Supply required information for weekly marketing and management plans
• Assist in compiling weekly review (planning) meetings presentation(s), as well as the monthly planning meeting
• Liaising with other Activity Engineers with regards to integration of mine plans
• Liaising with various other departments including, but not limited, Survey, Geology, Environmental, Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering
• Assist with annual budget/LOM process

Requirements:

Qualification:

• National Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering OR
• Relevant Opencast mining qualifications WITH recognition and recommendation for prior learning and experience

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ mining experience with 2 years appointed in a relevant mining production environment appointed as a supervisor OR 2 years relevant experience as Planning Officer
• Experience with Mine Planning software including, but not limited to, XPAC, 3D-dig, Microstation, Talpac, Dragsim, Deswik
• Experience in assessing management principles around mining and related equipment and associated operational standards and philosophies
• Experience in relevant mining areas (mine pit design, activity design [drill & blast, pre-stripping, dragline, truck & shovel, coaling], scheduling, machine performance)
• An appreciation of legislation relating to the mining industry, as well as applicable procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and variable workload
• Be willing and able to work overtime and over weekends if and when the requirement arises
• Good analytical capabilities
• Financial budgeting skills
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills
• A high regard for safety
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

VOHE Superintendent, D4, KRL011/25GS

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

VOHE Superintendent, D4

Seriti, Kriel Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KRL011/25GS 

Closing date: 27 January 2025

The role:

The purpose of the role is to manage and ensure implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the Occupational Hygiene program at the site, as well as to ensure alignment with legal, corporate, and other requirements and initiatives.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Assists the General Manager with designing and governance of VOHE standard risk management and monitoring requirements.
• Ensure short, medium, and long-term (Life of Mine) planning of ventilation and occupational hygiene management.
• Plays on oversight role to ensure that VOHE legal requirements, Seriti standards and policies are adhered to, Codes of Practices implemented at the operation.
• Ensure correct aggregation of VOHE consultant inputs and technical expertise.
• Ensure the development of goals for the VOHE service consistent with the goals of the organization.
• Undertakes quality control and auditing of the site VOHE function.
• Collates, interprets, and verifies VOHE reports and statistics for validity/integrity before submission to group.
• Undertakes ICAM investigations of VOHE related incidents.
• Ensure VOHE stakeholder engagement and compliance with corporate and local legislation.
• Undertakes relevant operational hygiene research aimed at improving hygiene systems and services.
• Undertakes Exposure reduction projects.
• Liaise with external service providers regarding the monitoring of Occupational Hygiene hazards.
• Develop monitoring schedules.
• Ensure that Overexposure Investigations and Occupational Illness investigations are conducted.
• Develop exposure control plans.
• Ensure that Health and Hygiene assessments are conducted.
• Ensure the monitoring and investigation of exposure levels.
• Provides the Occupational Medical Practitioner with relevant hygiene data to enable development of a relevant and appropriate medical surveillance program.
• Ensures compliance to medical surveillance program.
• Promotes fatigue management program.
• Serves as the link between the site clinic and the operation.
• Contribute to safety improvement plan implementations and VFL.
• Manages or supports ventilation engineering process for the operations.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) or N3 Math and Science
• Mine Environmental Control (MEC) Certificate
• 5 Years’ experience in the mining/engineering field with a minimum of 2 years as Senior VOHE Officer /Occupational Hygiene Specialist at an underground operation
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, other specialised technical programmes)
• A valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• B Tech, BSc, B Eng., National Mechanical/Engineering Diploma
• Coaching and Mentoring
• S3 ORMP
• Competency in Ventsim Ventilation Simulation Skills
• Supervisory Development, MDP, LFI

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Engineering Foreman (Electrical)

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Engineering Foreman (Electrical), C5

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: SAM_NVC112/24GS

Closing date: 07 February 2025

The role:

This is a leadership role involving Planning, leading, organizing and control of activities in his/her section

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Management of shift Electrician’s availability and roster
• Manage the cost according to the budget
• Improve and enforce good maintenance standards and facilitate the review of Maintenance Management system
• Ensure that maintenance and repairs to equipment is completed timeously and to standard
• Ensure that Electrical legal maintenance is coordinated and controlled
• Meet the Engineering KPI targets in the department
• Ensure MHSA, Minerals Act, SHEQ standards and procedures are always maintained and complied with
• Be able to identify and report High Potential Incidents and High Potential Hazards
• Manage good housekeeping of the machines, workshop, sub stations and surrounding areas of responsibility
• Supervising and managing subordinates, including ensuring that employees are trained, found competent and authorized
• Conduct and manage the PTO schedule and conduct VFL interactions on a regular basis with employees
• Control overtime of employees and contractors to be within BCEA limits
• Co-ordination of task delegation within the department
• Ensure that the required contractors (Labour and spares) are available for services and shutdown work
• Conducting inspections and ensuring that the legal file is kept up to date
• Managing the Life of Components and the replacements thereof
• Initiating and driving continuous improvement plans and implementation
• Facilitate fault finding in the field from 24 V DC to 33 kVA
• MV switching within the Plant and Stockyard
• Construct JRA paperwork for Electrical tasks MV
• Certification of testing equipment
• VSD fault finding/configuration on both AC and DC applications

Requirements:

• National Certificate N3 or equivalent
• Recognised Electrical Trade Test Certificate
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an Electrician
• To be proactive, hardworking, able to work overtime and be available for standby duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft office package e. Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
• A valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Previous acting experience as a 9.2 appointment, Electrical role
• Working knowledge of SAP and Isometrix
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Plant Artisan in the relevant trade
• SANS 10142 qualification
• A minimum of 4 years’ MV switching
• Sound knowledge of Plant and Stockyard Electrical equipment

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents.
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application.
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.
• All applicants are thanked for their interest.
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.

Environmental Specialist

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Environmental Specialist, D1

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: SAM_MMS105/24GS 

Closing date: 30 January 2025

The role:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform environmental internal audits and inspections so that the operation is legally compliant and changes to law are implemented
• Be able to develop and implement the environmental management system in line with the ISO 14001 Standard Requirements for Certification and be able to retain certification once achieved; reduce and minimise operational impacts on the environment
• Pro-actively identify and advise the mine on environmental challenges and investigate environmental incidents and risks as well as compile progress reports on EMPR, EA, WML and WUL progress
• Generate Environmental Management Programme Report (EMPR), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Water Use Licence Application (WULA), documentation according to legal requirements
• Submit environmental reports to the relevant regulators as required by the WUL, EA, EMP and WML
• Liaison between the operation, Regulatory Agencies and NGOs; act as a focal point on operation environmental issues
• Facilitate overall environmental knowledge sharing and ensure that stakeholders are aware of policies and procures through training, and there is compliance
• Coordinate the quarterly Environmental Monitoring Committee meetings.
• Ensure that costs allocated for tasks within the operation are controlled within the prescribed budget and compares with internationally accepted benchmarks
• Ensure that the contractor appointed to perform tasks on behalf of New Vaal does so in compliance with the requirements of the New Vaal environmental permits and licenses
• Ensure the environmental monitoring programme is fit for purpose, reviewed and updated regularly, is implemented at the required frequency and locations, and that the data is kept in an orderly database
• Provide monthly and annual reports to the management team, as required and puts into the planning and reporting requirements of New Vaal. This includes the Life of Mine report
• Management of internal environmental projects
• Ensure that specialists reports, such as the Water & Salt Balance, geohydrological assessment etc. are planned, budgeted and completed as required, and that the recommendations from these reports are implemented

Requirements:

• Qualification in MSc / BSc honours / BTech honours / BSc / BTech (NQF Level 7)
• MSc + 1 year experience or BSc / BTech honours + 3 years’ experience or BSc / BTech + 5 years’ experience
• Experience in Water, Land, Air, Environmental Management systems and Stakeholder Management
• People management experience
• In depth Knowledge of the relevant South African Environmental legislation including NEMA, etc
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• An in-depth knowledge of Environmental Management standards and introduction to ISO 14001
• Good knowledge of Seriti Safety and Sustainable development policies, procedures and the Seriti Coal Environmental Way standards
• An in-depth knowledge of Seriti Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Sound knowledge of the mining industry
• Understanding of latest international trends and practices within the environmental industry
• Core environmental competency in water, rehabilitation, air or environmental management systems
• Ability to read critically and question consultant reports and results
• Experience in setting out a budget and managing expenditures
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Presentation skills
• Contractor management
• Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize tasks
• Strong data evaluation skills
• Good practical knowledge of MS Office programmes
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

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