Environmental Officer

Date:  8 Aug 2025
Location: 

Accra, GH

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID: 

Role Details

The Environment department of Damang Gold Mine is seeking to employ a self-motivated person to fill the above position. He/ She will assist in implementing all Environmental Management programs and use his/her knowledge and skills to assist the department to achieve its compliance obligations.

 

About the role:

  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual environmental reporting to Environmental Protection Agency, Minerals Commission & Water Resources Commission
  • Coordinate weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting to Gold Fields
  • Responsible for sitewide water management and compliance to water use KPIs
  • Assist with all permitting and compliance activities of the department
  • Responsible for sitewide waste management and achievement of waste KPIs
  • Responsible for environmental compliance at the gold processing plant and its environs
  • Coordinate climate change mitigation and adaption actions
  • Collate, analyze and report on water and waste management data
  • Assist in environmental incident investigation and reporting
  • Assist in sitewide environmental induction and competency training
  • Ensure compliance with the Water Resources Commission permit conditions
  • Assist in internal environmental audits and inspections

 

        About you:

  • A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Sustainability/Natural Resources Management or related programs
  • Have a minimum of four years relevant experience
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, mine standards and codes of practice
  • Extensive knowledge in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems
  • Relevant experience in a Surface Mining Environment
  • Possess at least Health, Safety and Environment Officer Certificate of Competency from the Minerals Commission
  • Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Medical fitness for the position and environment
  • A valid Ghanaian driver’s license and proficiency in driving a light vehicle