Environmental Officer D1 SF

Company Description

-Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world's foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Amandelbult Complex, Thabazimbi, South Africa

Job Description

-The role of the Environmental Officer is to support the Environmental Advisor (General)/Environmental Superintendent/SHE manager/specialist in the execution of their work accountability and through execution of day-to-day tasks needed to maintain the operation's environmental management system.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct effectives safety shares at the start of all meetings
• Execution of day-to-day tasks needed to maintain the operation's Environmental Management System (EMS-ISO 14001)
• Day to day work management oversight of the sites Environmental Interns
• Conducting environmental inspections and taking action to address outcomes – including development of short-term improvement plans
• Assist to maintain a list of material environmental risks
• Assist to implement and field verify critical controls for each material environmental risk
• Assist with internal and external communications and engagement obligations regarding site environmental compliance, including hosting regulatory site visits, preparing reports etc.
• Accurate, timeous capturing of environmental compliance data on relevant systems (including
• inspections and audit programs for site)
• Completing environmental incident reporting and investigations
• Assisting with environmental impact assessments
• Assist to implement the Environmental Monitoring Program for the site (by conducting monitoring and/or overseeing monitoring conducted by third parties
• Assisting with environmental awareness training
• Assist with compilation of environmental training and awareness programmes and materials.
• Perform environmental training and awareness drives with employees, contractors and in the local communities
• Conduct internal audits for environmental licenses and permit compliance.
• Support the implementation of improvement plans to address identified compliance gaps
• Assist to maintain a list of material environmental risks
• Assist to implement and field verify critical controls for each material environmental risk
• Assist to identify, classify and report Environmental Incidents and Environmental Hazards across the site
• Take part investigations of environmental incidents as per procedure/plan
• Assist with monitoring progress against environmental targets and key risks
• Provide input on environmental reports for meetings as required.
• Take part and support in regular meetings with regulators/authorities and local communities

This role is on a D1 level reporting to the Environmental Specialist

Qualifications

-Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management/ Science
• Completed relevant short courses, such as Environmental law, ISO14001 and Auditing

Experience

• At least 3 years' working experience in Mining related field

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Valid driver's license

Additional Information

-What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

19 November 2025

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