Job description
Mine Closure Consultant
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Hybrid - 3 Office days a week)
Are you an environmental professional passionate about leaving a lasting, positive legacy? We are seeking a technically skilled Mine Closure Consultant to join a premier environmental and social consultancy dedicated to responsible resource development across Africa.
In this role, you won't just be closing sites; you will be designing sustainable land-use solutions that benefit clients, communities, and the environment for generations to come.
The Opportunity
Joining a multidisciplinary team of specialists, you will lead the charge in developing practical and regulatory-compliant closure strategies for a diverse portfolio of mining projects in Tanzania and the broader Eastern Africa region.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Planning: Developing comprehensive mine closure strategies, policies, and future land-use plans for post-mining environments.
- Liability Management: Conducting practical closure liability assessments aligned with international best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory Liaison: Coordinating directly with the National Mine Closure Committee (NMCC) and the NEMC to secure approvals and manage environmental protection bonds.
- Technical Execution: Preparing technical inputs for decommissioning plans, reviewing closure cost estimates, and monitoring rehabilitation activities throughout the mine life cycle.
- Client Advisory: Acting as a trusted technical guide, providing expert advice on closure planning and implementation while building lasting client relationships.
What you bring to the table
We are looking for a solution-oriented professional who excels in dynamic project environments and possesses strong analytical capabilities.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a similar consulting role, specifically managing or supporting mine closure-related projects.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
- Technical Proficiency: Proven ability to estimate closure liabilities, interpret engineering designs, and utilize GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.).
- Regulatory Knowledge: A deep understanding of Tanzanian mine closure legislation and international industry standards.
- Versatility: Willingness to conduct fieldwork in remote and challenging locations and a valid driver's license and passport.
- Legal Status: You must be a Tanzanian citizen or hold valid legal authorization to work in Tanzania.
Why join this team?
- Professional Growth: Gain exposure to international best practices and industry-leading projects within a respected African consultancy.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside top-tier specialists in environmental and social consulting.
- Diverse Portfolio: Get the chance to work across different mining commodities and non-mining sectors like petroleum and infrastructure.
Interested?
Ready to take your career to the next level? Let's talk.
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About us
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
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