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Lorenzo van den heever

Community Development manager
Middelburg

Summary

Environmental Management and Social Performance professional with 14+ years of experience in the South African mining industry. Specializing in environmental management for 12.5 years and social performance for 1 year, 7 months. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adaptability under pressure, and a strong commitment to responsible mining practices. Key achievements include successfully transitioning Dorstfontein and Forzando Mines to ISO14001:2015 standard, overseeing a rehabilitation re-vegetation project at Dorstfontein East Opencast operations, securing multiple environmental authorizations and water use licenses for Overlooked Mines, and being appointed as Community Development Manager in June 2023 with responsibilities for community engagement, compliance, and social performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Community Development Manager

Overlooked Group
06.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Dorstfontein Coal Mines, Forzando Coal Mines, Overlooked Colliery, Halfgewonnen Colliery, Weltevreden Colliery and Mooiplaats
  • Develop and update Overlooked Group’s Social and Labour Plans.
  • Monitor and report on performance against SLP/Mining Charter/BBBEE targets and commitments.
  • Facilitate and maintain good relationships with the communities and stakeholder.
  • Identify/analyse/profile/map material Operations stakeholders (local/district/regional/provincial government/authorities/ political parties/NGOs/ local communities etc.).
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder database.
  • Engage neighbouring farmers and ensure that lease and access agreements are in place as required by the mining operations.
  • Ensure application of Mineral Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Social and Labour Plan (SLP) guidelines, Local Economic Development (LED) national framework, Mining Charter and Municipality's IDP.
  • Coordinate Community Stakeholder Engagement forums.
  • Ensure implementation of Social Labour Plans commitments.
  • Facilitate and implement Corporate Social Investment Projects.
  • Participate in regularity inspections and audits relating to Social Performance.
  • Participate and represent the Company at relevant internal and external community development forums including municipality IDP forums.
  • Facilitate and ensure the progress of projects is communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  • Analyse and deliver reports in accordance with the Social Performance Standards.
  • Manage the community complaints, grievances, investigate and develop measures required to address needs or gaps.
  • Identify, communicate, and monitor the mine social risks and impacts.
  • Assist in the coordination and submission of stakeholder engagement reports, commitment registers and other related community development reports.
  • Compliance, Governance and Assurance. Provide assurance regarding the application of stakeholder affairs standards, processes, and practices.
  • Ensure Operations adheres to all relevant community development-related legislation/regulations and advise Operations on potential impact of changes in the regulatory environment that will affect the Company/BU and revise plans accordingly.
  • Manage career development of Community Development department staff.
  • Monitor, manage and report on SLP and CSI budgets.
  • Dorstfontein Coal Mines, Forzando Coal Mines, Overlooked Colliery, Halfgewonnen Colliery, Weltevreden Colliery and Mooiplaats

Senior Environment Specialist

Overlooked Group
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: Dorstfontein Coal Mines, Forzando Coal Mines, Overlooked Colliery, Halfgewonnen Colliery, Weltevreden Colliery and Newcastle Mines
  • Engages with government authorities (DWS, DMRE, DEFF).
  • Responsible for environmental authorisation applications for greenfield projects, expansion projects, and mine closure projects.
  • Responsible for monitoring and enforcing legal compliance with Overlooked Group mines’ Environmental Licenses and Permits.
  • Responsible for the appointment of contractors and consultants for new environmental operational projects and provide expert advise during the implementation of the environmental improvement projects.
  • Coordinate the compilation of Mine Works Programmes.
  • Oversee the implementation of and compliance to the ISO 14001 standard.
  • Contractor Management.
  • Oversee the career development of the Environmental Practitioners.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Management - Liaise with neighbouring farmers.
  • Dorstfontein Coal Mines, Forzando Coal Mines, Overlooked Colliery, Halfgewonnen Colliery, Weltevreden Colliery and Newcastle Mines
  • Managed the team that obtained the Forzando South Expansion Environmental Authorisation and the Forzando South Water Use License Renewal in 2022.

Environment Specialist

Exxaro Coal Central
10.2016 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: Dorstfontein Coal Mines, Forzando Coal Mines and Newcastle Mines
  • Engages with government authorities (DWS, DMRE, DEFF).
  • Responsible for environmental authorisation applications for greenfield projects, expansion projects, and mine closure projects.
  • Responsible for monitoring and enforcing legal compliance with ECC mines’ Environmental Licenses and Permits.
  • Responsible for the appointment of contractors and consultants for new environmental operational projects and provide expert advise during the implementation of the environmental improvement projects.
  • Coordinate the compilation of Mine Works Programmes.
  • Oversee the implementation of and compliance to the ISO 14001 standard.
  • Contractor Management.
  • Oversee the career development of the Environmental Practitioners.
  • Dorstfontein Coal Mines, Forzando Coal Mines and Newcastle Mines
  • Managed the Environment Team that successfully transitioned Dorstfontein and Forzando Coal Mines to the ISO14001:2015 Standard in August 2018.
  • Part of the team that acquired the Mining Right for the Eloff Greenfields Project in 2018.
  • Managed the team that obtained the Dorstfontein East Pit 1 Extension Environmental Authorisation and Water Use License in September 2019.
  • Managed the team that obtained the Forzando West Water Use License in December 2020.
  • Managed the team that obtained the Dorstfontein West Discard Dump Expansion Environmental Authorisation and Water Use License in August 2021.

Environment Specialist

Exxaro Matla Colliery
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managing and developing the Environmental Observer and planning the Environmental Observer’s daily activities.
  • Reporting on environmental KPI’s on a monthly basis.
  • Preparing and submitting water management report on a monthly basis to Exxaro Head Office.
  • Preparing and submitting an environmental report to the Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of Water and Sanitation on a quarterly and annual basis.
  • Interpreting and reporting on water quality results and air quality results.
  • Reporting on environmental applications / authorisations progress.
  • Creating environmental awareness amongst employees.
  • Implementing ISO 14001 and ensuring compliance.
  • Ensuring compliance with the mine’s Environmental Management Programme Report commitments.
  • Ensuring compliance with the mine’s Water Use License conditions.
  • Assist with environmental authorisation process for future mining projects.

Environment Practitioner

Exxaro Matla Colliery
11.2012 - 12.2014
  • Managing and developing the Environmental Observer and planning the Environmental Observer’s daily activities.
  • Reporting on environmental KPI’s on a monthly basis.
  • Preparing and submitting water management report on a monthly basis to Exxaro Head Office.
  • Preparing and submitting an environmental report to the Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of Water and Sanitation on a quarterly and annual basis.
  • Interpreting and reporting on water quality results and air quality results.
  • Reporting on environmental applications / authorisations progress.
  • Creating environmental awareness amongst employees.
  • Implementing ISO 14001 and ensuring compliance.
  • Ensuring compliance with the mine’s Environmental Management Programme Report commitments.
  • Ensuring compliance with the mine’s Water Use License conditions.
  • Part of the team that ensured that on-going rehabilitation at the Etingweni Boxcut at Matla Coal was developed and implemented. Received an award for this achievement.

Environmental Professional in Training

Exxaro Arnot Colliery
07.2011 - 10.2012
  • Reporting on KPI’s monthly.
  • Reporting on water management report.
  • Interpreting and reporting on water quality results and air quality results.
  • Reporting and assisting with environmental authorisations progress.
  • Assisting with modifying and extending Environmental Consultant’s contracts.
  • Implementing ISO 14001 system.
  • Recognised for improving the water management reporting for Exxaro Arnot Coal.

Education

Bachelors of Technology - Environmental Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2010

No Degree - Management Development Programme

University of Pretoria
04.2001 - 01.2010

Grade 12 (Matric) - Distinction in Science, B in final exams

Vredenburg High School

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Professional Courses

  • Environmental Law for Environmental Managers
  • ISO 14001 Internal Auditor’s Course
  • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor’s Course
  • Ecological rehabilitation and mine closure
  • Environmental Impact Assessment for Practitioners
  • Management Principles for first-line managers (passed with distinction)
  • Management Development Programme
  • Global Minerals Industry Risk Management Programme

Endorsements

Vinny Moodley, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Ndalamo Resources, Lorenzo is a dedicated individual who goes beyond what is required when given a task to complete. Lorenzo assumes a leadership role in his daily tasks and has excellent written and verbal communication skills. He is an extremely organized individual, who can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that the job gets done.

Ethnic Group

Coloured

Desired Job Location

Willing to re-locate

Current Employer

Overlooked Group

Residential Location

Middelburg, Mpumalanga

Personal Information

  • Available: 1 month notice
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code B

Running, Golf

I am an avid runner, and social golfer.

I am proficient in English and Afrikaans languages.

I have completed a Management Development Programme.

Timeline

Community Development Manager

Overlooked Group
06.2023 - Current

Senior Environment Specialist

Overlooked Group
03.2022 - 05.2023

Environment Specialist

Exxaro Coal Central
10.2016 - 02.2022

Environment Specialist

Exxaro Matla Colliery
01.2015 - 09.2016

Environment Practitioner

Exxaro Matla Colliery
11.2012 - 12.2014

Environmental Professional in Training

Exxaro Arnot Colliery
07.2011 - 10.2012

Bachelors of Technology - Environmental Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 - 01.2010

No Degree - Management Development Programme

University of Pretoria
04.2001 - 01.2010

Grade 12 (Matric) - Distinction in Science, B in final exams

Vredenburg High School

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