Job Advert Summary

PURPOSE:

• To provide technical expertise in the development and application of statutory and non-statutory waste management requirements across the company.

• Develop, implement, and manage waste management programs that ensure environmental compliance, minimize waste generation, and promote recycling and responsible disposal practices.

• Implement waste management strategies that align with our commitment to sustainable mining and renewable energy generation.

• Work closely with various departments to minimize environmental impacts and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Navigating complex environmental, social, and regulatory challenges.

• Gaining stakeholder support and understanding and buy-in.

• Keeping abreast with new legislation and best practice.

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (Essential/Minimum or)
• BSc (Hons) Mining Environmental Control (Essential/Minimum or)
• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE:

5-7 years Proven experience in waste management, particularly in industrial or mining settings. 6Strong knowledge of mining processes, environmental regulations, and waste disposal practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Familiarity with sustainability and circular economy principles. Knowledge of renewable energy processes and their waste management requirements is a plus. Essential/Minimum Operational
REQUIREMENTS:

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities

POSITION TASKS: The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:
Compliance, Governance and Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permits related to waste management and disposal.
• Compile and ensure adherence to waste management strategies, policies and standards
• Identify needs and support line management with regards to waste management
• Stay current with local and international environmental regulations related to waste management and ensure that company operations remain in compliance.

Customer, Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management

• Provide training and guidance to employees on proper waste handling, segregation, and disposal practices.
• Collaborate with waste disposal vendors to negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with company standards and optimize cost-effective waste disposal solutions.
• Pursue exchange and preservation of information within group to facilitate effective knowledge management
• Effectively market and promote waste management services
• Manage internal and external relations, including interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that the waste management needs of the business are met.
• Develop and build strategic partnerships and development opportunities for delivering business value or waste management service enhancement
• Liaise with key business representatives to manage and resolve waste management issues and/or risks
• Assess processes against set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Provide relevant and specialised support to applicable stakeholders
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to enable optimal functioning of waste management.

Internal Business Processes

• Develop and implement comprehensive waste management strategies and plans that align with company sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
• Assess the environmental impact of waste management practices and recommend improvements to minimize negative effects.
• Collaborate with renewable energy teams to manage waste generated during renewable energy production processes and explore opportunities for waste-to-energy projects
• Support manager and organisation in all aspects of the discipline
• Support the development of waste management Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
• Stay informed about emerging research and technologies related to waste management and recommend innovative solutions for integration into company practices

Reporting

• Implement systems for accurate tracking and documentation of waste generation, transportation, and disposal.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on waste management performance, including waste reduction achievements and compliance status.

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment, safe operations, and practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies and procedures in line with set standards.
• Ensure legislative compliance as a minimum standard.
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.
• Ensure compliance towards internal targets & the drive towards Zero- Harm.

Waste Management

• Conduct waste characterization studies to assess the composition of generated waste streams and identify potential recycling or reclamation opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to minimize waste generation through process improvements and operational changes.
• Establish and manage recycling programs for materials such as paper, plastic, metals, and hazardous waste, ensuring proper collection, segregation, and disposal.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for potential waste- related incidents, ensuring a rapid and effective response.

Behavioural Alignment
Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective

The appointment will be made in accordance with Exxaros Employment Equity policy.
If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.