DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
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LOCATION:
The successful candidate may be based either at our headquarters in Perth or at our Melrose Arch office in Johannesburg.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:
Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position.
As a Principal Pollution Prevention, you will be responsible to Provide thought leadership and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) into and across the business in relation to Pollution Prevention including non-GHG emissions and contamination prediction and management, ensuring South32 and associated global portfolio of operations and major projects are well positioned in relation to:
•Maintaining compliance with relevant South32, conventions (Basel, Stockholm etc), ICMM and ICheMS standards and legal requirements;
•identifying and managing of non-GHG emissions and contamination-related risks relevant to our operational footprints, including land owned, leased and/or managed by South32; and
•identifying and supporting key non-GHG emission and contamination-related initiatives that support the delivery of business objectives.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
•Provision of technical subject matter expertise (SME) service/support across the global operations to enable strategic and material risks to be managed and high-value opportunities to be realised in relation to pollution prevention;
•Provision of strategic SME advice to senior leadership and operational/project leadership teams to address current and emerging issues and opportunities associated with the portfolio, including input into the development and delivery of performance metrics where required;
•Own and maintain the Pollution Prevention Knowledge Network including development of the system of work to support the deployment of the Environment and Climate Change Standard and reduce the physical risk exposure;
•Participate in industry-wide and other key external working groups and forums;
•Participate in stewardship activities to identify and address material performance issues related to environmental performance (incl adequacy of risk profiles), with a particular focus on adherence to the Environment Standard and pollution-related material risks.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
•7 years experience in a relevant environment risk management;
•In-depth SME knowledge of air emissions and contamination as relevant to South32 operating jurisdictions, evidenced through related tertiary qualifications and extensive post-graduate experience;
•Experience in developing and deploying global programs and initiatives through strong leadership and collaboration;
•Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and performance at both the operational and management level through effective written and verbal communication through various delivery modes (such as virtual/in person);
•Demonstrated ability to build operational knowledge to enable improved operational performance;
•Capable of working with minimal supervision and able to self-manage priorities, with focus on high quality outputs and attention to detail;
•Ability to engage and gain trust of stakeholders across organisational levels.
Qualifications for this role are:
•Bachelor degree (Science / Engineering / Similar).
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net
This advertisement will close on 24 March 2025
