Seriti invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Environmental Officer (C5) at its Kriel Colliery operations in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. This permanent role is responsible for executing environmental assessments, inspections, monitoring, and analysis in accordance with statutory requirements and company standards. The successful candidate will support environmental compliance by identifying deviations and opportunities, preparing reports, analysing environmental data, and engaging with regulatory authorities and service providers.

The role further involves tracking compliance with environmental permits, licences, and authorisations, conducting environmental audits across air, water, land, biodiversity, and rehabilitation, and maintaining accurate records on environmental management systems. The Environmental Officer will also contribute to environmental awareness programmes, support mine planning processes to ensure adherence to EMPr and WUL conditions, and assist with environmental reporting, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

Position: Environmental Officer (C5)
Location: Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: KRL116/25GS
Closing Date: 20 January 2026
Application Type: Internal & External

Job Details

• Division: Kriel Colliery
• Minimum Experience: Associate
• Industry: Mining & Metals
• Functional Area: Environmental Management

The Role

The Environmental Officer will execute environmental assessments, inspections, monitoring, and interrogation of monitoring results in line with all statutory and company requirements. The role includes reporting deviations or opportunities, analysing environmental data, and engaging with authorities and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Track compliance with environmental permits, licences, and authorisations
• Log environmental non-conformances on the event management system and escalate to line management
• Prepare and submit accurate and timeous internal environmental monitoring and inspection reports
• Assist with statutory and company environmental reporting
• Support the development of environmental policies, standards, and procedures
• Attend mine planning meetings and ensure compliance with EMPr and WUL licence conditions
• Develop and implement environmental awareness programmes
• Liaise with environmental regulatory authorities on reporting, audits, and directives
• Collaborate with line management to address non-conformances and implement mitigation measures
• Support external environmental consultants and service providers
• Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections, and audits (air, water, land, biodiversity, rehabilitation)
• Capture and maintain environmental data on the Isometrix system
• Participate in environmental incident investigations and corrective actions
• Assist with environmental capital and operating budget management

Minimum Requirements

• MSc (no experience required) OR
• Honours / BSc / BTech in Natural or Environmental Science (or related field)
• 18 months to 3 years internship or relevant environmental management experience
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Valid or obtainable Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous

• Introduction to ISO 14001
• Introduction to Project Management
• Introduction to Environmental Law
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and reporting requirements
• Understanding of environmental challenges in the coal mining industry
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (ISO)
• Understanding of environmental impacts and aspects

Important Notes

• Please use Google Chrome when applying
• Submit a PDF CV with certified copies (not older than 3 months) of:
  • ID Document
  • Valid Driver’s Licence
  • Relevant Qualifications
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• If you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

Closing Date: 20 January 2026

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a detailed CV in PDF format, together with certified copies (not older than three months) of a valid ID document, driver’s licence, and relevant qualifications. Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome as the default browser to ensure successful attachment of all required documents during the application process.

Applications must be submitted on or before 20 January 2026. Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within 30 days after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.