Officer, Environmental

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. 

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.  

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Accountable for implementing the site environmental monitoring programme and procedures to maintain the environmental legal and social licence to operate at the Mine.
• Assist with EMS administration, incident reporting, corrective action follow up, environmental inspections and audits, and advisory support to employees where relevant.
• Support environmental management activities across water, chemicals and waste management, air and soil quality, biodiversity and species protection, rehabilitation, and land management.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implement relevant environmental monitoring programmes as directed by senior management.
• Maintain knowledge of local environmental issues and focus on environmental monitoring and compliance.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to enable the business to meet legislative and internal requirements.
• Assist in planning required environmental inspections and audits.
• Undertake inspections of mining, processing, and waste disposal activities across the mine to ensure compliance with legislation and AngloGold Ashanti environmental management standards.
• Conduct sampling of water, dust, soils, and other environmental media as required.
• Report environmental monitoring results in a professional manner.
• Review and update ISO 14001 procedures and policies as necessary.
• Assist with ISO 14001 system and process audits.
• Implement incident management procedures including emergency response, reporting, clean up, and rehabilitation.
• Take part in environmental incident investigations.
• Implement recommended incident mitigation and preventative action plans.
• Implement and maintain environmental education awareness programmes.
• Provide environmental inductions and awareness training to employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct in-house environmental impact assessments.
• Provide expertise and guidance regarding environmental permit requirements for contractors.
• Manage internal environmental permitting processes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or a relevant Natural Science qualification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in environmental management in a mining environment.
• Experience with waste and water management practices or with rehabilitation and natural resource conservation.
• Experience assisting with environmental inspections, audits, incident investigations, and permitting processes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 requirements.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Good verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information, and to plan, coordinate, and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Sound technical knowledge of risk assessment and evaluation, environmental management tools, programmes, and systems.
• Ability to interact effectively with mine employees, government and municipal officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Local Benefits

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.  

• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.  

• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.  

• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.