Deputy Manager Environment

The Deputy Manager role requires a dedicated professional with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, ideally holding a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Environmental Engineering. This position focuses on supporting and advancing sustainability initiatives within the organization by implementing leading frameworks and standards, managing data and reporting, and collaborating across multiple departments to embed sustainability into core business operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the implementation of prominent sustainability frameworks and standards such as IFRS S1/S2, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), IFC Performance Standards, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), and other relevant ESG requirements.
- Coordinate the collection, validation, and tracking of sustainability data, including key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, disclosures, and evidence preparation for audits and external assurance processes.
- Assist in the development and execution of climate strategy initiatives, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounting, decarbonization efforts, emissions intensity reduction, energy efficiency improvements, and ongoing target monitoring.
- Evaluate opportunities related to carbon credits, carbon markets, offsets, removals, and nature-based climate solutions, including assessing project eligibility and preparing supporting documentation.
- Support the development and implementation of mine closure, progressive rehabilitation, land restoration, and post-closure sustainability plans to ensure environmental compliance and sustainability goals are met.
- Coordinate biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, plantation, and nature-positive initiatives associated with mine rehabilitation and closure activities.
- Contribute to water stewardship initiatives by supporting water-risk assessments, promoting beneficial water use, improving water efficiency, and ensuring alignment with AWS principles.
- Assist in setting short-, medium-, and long-term sustainability targets, developing action plans, and driving performance improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Conduct benchmarking exercises against global mining companies to identify emerging sustainability practices, standards, and regulatory trends that can be adopted or adapted.
- Support the preparation of sustainability reports, management and Board presentations, external disclosures, technical papers, and stakeholder communications to maintain transparency and accountability.
- Coordinate sustainability audits, TSM verification, ESG assessments, certifications, and ensure timely closure of related action items.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Engineering, Community Relations, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and others to integrate sustainability considerations into business planning and decision-making processes.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Environmental Engineering.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability or environmental management roles.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks and standards such as IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 & S2), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), SASB, TSM, IFC Performance Standards, and AWS.
- Experience in sustainability data management, KPI tracking, and reporting for audits and external assurance.
- Familiarity with climate strategy development, including emissions accounting and decarbonization initiatives.
- Ability to evaluate carbon market opportunities and nature-based climate solutions.
- Understanding of mine closure, rehabilitation, and land restoration processes.
- Experience in water stewardship and biodiversity initiatives.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills to work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Relevant certifications in Sustainability, ESG Reporting, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards will be highly regarded.
- Exposure to sustainability benchmarking against global mining companies and awareness of emerging regulatory trends.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability projects within a leading mining organization, working alongside diverse teams to drive positive environmental and social outcomes.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a sustainability professional to apply their expertise in a dynamic environment, supporting the organization’s commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development.