Mining Jobs in South Africa

Mine Closure Specialist (Gauteng)

My client is urgently seeking a mine closure specialist to perform assessments of mine closure liability calculations and rehabilitation provisions. This role will also involve assisting on a variety of mining related work within the company (such as internal audit).    

DUTIES:

·        Responsible for the creation and implementation of communication project strategy aimed at internal and external stakeholders.

·        Responsible for redefining and reviewing the mine closure cost estimates, scheduled start and finish dates (schedule)

·        Assisting on a variety of mining related work within the company compilation or auditing of mine closure cost calculations and assessments

·        Development and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation plan to track major milestones and target dates for each.

·        Implementation as well as the development of a risk management plan; this includes key risks, assumptions and constraints, contingencies and planned responses where applicable for each.

·        Cost management planning, staff management planning, schedule management planning, procurement management planning and scope management planning, that is, implementation and development of all the subsidiary management plans

·        The Project Charter reflecting the project deliverables and project objectives will also be one of the successful incumbent’s responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

·        At least 4 to 5 years experience in the mining sector with significant experience in either the compilation or auditing of mine closure cost calculations/assessments

·        Good understanding of the environmental and social issues associated with mine closure and mine site rehabilitation

·        Previous experience in multi-commodity/cross sector mining

·        Previous experience in managing a team

·        Proficient in the application of South African environmental and closure related legislation as well as a good understanding of international best practice in these areas

·        Health and safety experience will be advantageous

·        Excellent report writing and communication skills

·        Ability to work as part of a team

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Engineering degree, ideally, a mining or environmental engineering degree

·        Preferably with a postgraduate qualification

To apply immediately email CV’s to Nwabisa@caglobalint.com