Environmental Officer at Rutongo Mines Ltd : (Deadline
26-08-2026)
JOB ADVERTISEMENT: : Environmental Officer
Who we Are:
Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in
Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo
Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and external
Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following position:
Job Title:: Environmental Officer
Department: Environment and Community
Reports To:Environmental Section leader
Location: Rutongo Mines
JOB PURPOSE: This role is responsible for
ensuring effective implementation and adherence to environmental standards and
guidelines applicable to the mining operations, this includes implementation
and adherence to environmental legislation requirements and conditions as
outlined in the Environmental authorizations. Coordinate, maintain, and update
data required for environmental reporting. Identification of environmental risk
associated with the mining operations, as well as assist in addressing
potential problems. Investigate environmental incidents and maintain a system
of reporting incidents. Organize employee environmental awareness training for
to ensure that employees are familiar with the environmental risks associated
with their duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Co-ordinate
and report on environmental issues on site;
- Inspect
and monitor mining and processing operations for environmental compliance;
- Undertake
sampling required for water, noise, dust and other environmental aspects
and submit for analysis;
- Interpret
analyses received and provide advice on results and conclusions;
- Ensure
correct management of waste, sanitation, domestic, storm and wastewater;
- Record
results of inspections, audits, incidents, analyse the trends and advise
management accordingly and share successes and lessons learnt;
- Develop
the required training materials and ensure that all employees and
contractors are trained and familiar with the site environmental
requirements;
- Identify
environmental impacts and aspects relating to the day-to-day construction
activities;
- Conduct
audits on all sites (mine and contractors) as required by the applicable
legal and other requirements and follow-up on implementation of corrective
and preventative actions;
- Compile
accurate environmental performance and other reports, in line with mine
and Head Office requirements;
- Liaise
with the management regarding project environmental matters and providing
accurate feedback at meetings as required;
- Liaise
closely with all divisions in Piran (community, health and safety,
procurement, HR, mining, exploration etc.) to ensure there is
coordination, communication and environmental risks minimised where
possible;
- Ensure
proper monitoring, evaluation, control and investigation of environmental
incidents;
- Keep
and maintain up to date records, information and data for all environmental
activities;
- Complete
monitoring and database maintenance as per license conditions and
reporting requirements;
- Develop
rehabilitation and closure plans with costs as required;
- Plan
and carry out reclamation activities as required;
- Report
all environmental hazards, near misses and incidents in accordance with
site requirements;
- Support
Community, Health and Safety functions to ensure successful implementation
and maintenance of integrated health, safety, environment and community
management;
- Promote
a favourable public image of the company through community outreach
programs;
- Good
knowledge of environmental issues relevant to the mine operations;
- Ensure
environmental awareness and knowledge of all personnel and contractors on
site;
- Provide
professional environmental advice, when required; and
- Participate
in the Environmental and Social impact assessment review and keep updating
the Environmental and social action plans tracker updated.
1. Job Requirements: Environment Officer should
have the following education, experience, and skills:
- Relevant
degree or diploma in Environmental Science, natural resources management,
or any other related degree
- At
least 2 years’ experience in mining/process environment in a related
field.
- Relevant
Environmental Short-Course in Environmental legislation.
- Computer
literacy: MS Office
- Presentation
and facilitation skills
- Professional
Registration with Professional Bodies where applicable.
- Knowledge
of community, labor, and government relations.
- Knowledge
of good C&E practices in the mining industry.
- Exposure
to the challenges of operating in remote sites.
- Exposure
to the multicultural working environment
- Driving
license category, A or B is an added advantage.
Applying for the Positions:
Please submit the following documents in a single file
attachment to the e-mail recruitment.rmines@trinity-metals.com for
Human Resources Office indicating the position you are applying for and
addressed to the General Manager of Rutongo Mines Ltd.
- A
Motivation letter addressed to the General Manager explaining your
suitability for the position.
- A
Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
- A copy
of education and training certificates
- A copy
of relevant work certificates.
- A copy
of ID
The deadline for Application is Tuesday 26, 8,2026,
at 5 PM.
The applications submitted after the deadline will not be
considered.
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
For other inquiries please contact +250 795 588 567
Done at Rutongo, on August 12, 2026
NGENZI Jean François Regis
General Manager
Rutongo Mines Ltd
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