Glencore Vacancies

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Commercial Superintendent

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing contracts for the procurement of goods and services to the various Complexes to minimise risk, drive value and control cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies to deliver commercial outcomes.
• Ensuring effective contracts administration to minimise cost and time over runs including risk mitigation.
• Coordinating Tender, Tender Evaluation, Clarification, Negotiation, Adjudication & Recommendation processes.
• Supporting operational continuous improvement and business optimisation initiatives.
• Facilitating the implementation of effective and efficient commercial practices to ensure successful procurement, repair and delivery of all contracted goods including monitoring supplier performance with KPI’s and periodical meetings.
• Identifying data trends and market insights that will inform and improve contractor management processes.
• Reviewing potential suppliers, coordinating site visits to evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Collaborating with cross functional teams to address operational challenges.
• Maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ensuring adherence to Legislation, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Operating Procedures in areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial/supply chain management.
• Enterprise Resource Planning System (SAP/COUPA) experience.
• Commercial Principles and Standards, knowledge and experience.
• Mining experience will be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to treat diverse groups of people with respect and effectively employing diversity to the advantage of the organisation.
• Ability to encourage and develop others to pro- actively build talent capacity and create opportunities to address current and future development needs.
• Ability to inspire and foster commitment, pride and trust amongst team members by taking a democratic approach, seeking and valuing contributions and encouraging collaboration.
• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, s and financial objectives.

Creative Communications Officer

reative Communications Officer

Department: Group Corporate Affairs

Reporting to: Senior Creative Communications Officer     

Location: Melrose, Johannesburg

We are looking for a Creative Communications Officer who will be based in our Melrose Arch office, Johannesburg.

As the Creative Communications Officer, you will work closely with Group Corporate Communications. Reporting to our Senior Creative Communications Officer, you will be responsible for a broad range of creative communications assets, managing projects from initial conceptualisation to final delivery. You will also support the development of the brand and including support in the creation of company reports, presentations, posters, and infographics.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Assist in developing and executing on projects maintaining the visual direction of the brand and all projects, ensuring creative concepts are in alignment with the company’s vision and goals.
• Support the development and maintenance of brand guidelines ensuring consistency in visual identity across all creative outputs, helping to develop and update brand guidelines as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors by working closely with Corporate Affairs and other corporate functions to ensure creative outputs meet business objectives and timelines.
• Support the development of multimedia content, assisting with the creation of video content, animations, or interactive media for internal and external communication purposes.
• Manage creative projects from concept to completion ensuring ownership of various projects
• Monitor and report on project progress by tracking the progress of own creative projects, provide regular updates to the Senior Creative Communications Officer.
• Provide creative input and feedback to junior team members.
• Actively participate in brainstorming meetings, bringing fresh ideas to the table and contributing to the creative process.
• Maintain a consistent visual language across all platforms.
• Ensure that digital assets and content are accessible to all audiences adhering to relevant accessibility standards.
• Keep up with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, applying them where appropriate to enhance the company’s creative outputs.

Experience

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience, with five or more years as a mid-level creative in an agency or corporate environment.
• Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from brainstorming and developing ideas for projects, and/or campaigns, to final delivery within agreed deadlines.
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels, digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print.
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts.
• Proficiency in managing time spend on projects, and self-discipline to get the job done.

Key competencies and skills
 

• Strong proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

• Extensive understanding of brand guidelines
• Expertise in typography and layout to create clean, readable, and aesthetically balanced designs for digital and print materials.
  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Creative problem-solving and excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Understanding of Digital and Print Media.
• Multimedia Content Creation.
• Knowledge of Current Design Trends.
• Brand Storytelling.
   

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.

Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications.​

​Note*: All applications will be subject to potential background checks. You will be informed if this will be the case. Further information about the processing of your personal data will be made available during the application process. We’ll seek your explicit consent prior to processing the data.

Engineering Supervisor

Engineering Supervisor
iMpunzi Complex

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in the Witbank, Mpumalanga area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production targets are met in accordance with all relevant standards, policies and procedures in areas of responsibility, through optimal utilization of people and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and managing maintenance, breakdowns and repairs on machines and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that production targets are met safely and cost effectively.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Either a N4 Certificate with Engineering Subjects, Valid Trade Certificate (Diesel Mechanic) and a minimum of 5 Years’ experience as an Artisan; OR
• A relevant Tertiary Qualification and completed Graduate Development Programme.
• Driver’s license Code EB (08).

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives.
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations, follow instructions and limit risks of non-compliance to the business.
• Ability to encourage and develop others to pro-actively build talent capacity and create opportunities to address current and future development needs.
• Ability to create shared meaning by clearly and confidently communicating the relevant information to a decision or task, in a verbal format.

NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Mutanda Mining “MUMI S.A.R.L” is a mining company whose registered office is at No. 57, Avenue Lusanga, Biashara District, Municipality of Dilala, City of Kolwezi. Its headquarters, center of its main activities, is located more or less 42km from the city of Kolwezi in the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “MUMI S.A.R.L” is an open-pit mining site used for the extraction of copper and cobalt ores. Mutanda Mining has a hydro-metallurgical plant and a sulfuric acid manufacturing plant. Aware that its first wealth is made up of the workplace it employs, “MUMI S.A.R.L” ensures its workers a healthy environment. In addition, it regularly organizes refresher sessions for its employees inside and outside the country looking to have only the best in each area.

MUMI is recruiting “Network Support Technicians“

1. Number of vacancies: 4
2. Position Level: Supervisory Role
3. Type of contract: Permanent contract
4. Deadline for applications: 08 December 2024

Main objectives of the position

Under the direct supervision of the Network Support and Cybersecurity Supervisor, the Network Support Technician will support the operations of the automation system’s data communication networks by installing, troubleshooting and maintaining passive and active network components within a MUMI processing plant.  He/She will also be responsible for routine checks, repairs and maintenance of the entire network infrastructure to enable efficient and safe operation of the processing plant.

Minimum qualification

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar field.
• Certification in CPI/CFO/FTS or its equivalent would be an advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an engineering role.

Required skills

• Mastery of Profibus data transmission systems,
• Mastery of fiber optic systems, splicing, OTDR testing,
• Control of the installations, tests, troubleshooting and monitoring of the Profibus network with Profitrace, comBricks and Atlas,
• Interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Fluency in English would be an advantage,
• Attention to details.
• Analysis and resolution of problems.
• Time management and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

• Install the equipment of the industrial communication network,
• Diagnose failures of the industrial communication network.
• Design, implement network applications, investigate and resolve problems, and evaluate network applications,
• Document network configurations, processes and procedures,
• Provide network engineering support to electrical team members,
• Contribute to the identification of faults with a practical approach to testing electrical panel circuits,
• Read and understand electrical drawings and offer suggestions during electrical and instrumentation design reviews,
• Follow safety, health and environmental procedures and protocols to achieve expected results, and
• Comply with Glencore’s environmental management requirements and procedures as well as MUMI SARL’s environmental policy.

Product Risk Analyst

Product Risk Analyst

JOB PURPOSE:

Joining a dynamic team, the successful incumbent will have the opportunity to gain insight into the risk department. The risk department is an independent function aiming to control front-line trading and ensure that the risk-reward of the trading books is properly understood by Glencore senior management and that the physical exposure of the business – e.g., oil cargoes, electricity generation, gas deliveries – is correctly valued. This position requires the individual to provide support and a clear, pro-active approach to communication to the London Risk Managers, Senior Risk Management, and traders.

PRIMARY TASKS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to provide support and a clear, pro-active approach to communication to the London Risk Managers, Senior Risk Management, and traders.

• Responsible for calculating and running daily risk reports, including the desk’s P&L.
• Assisting in the development of new and existing systems, processes, and reports.
• To communicate results effectively with traders and senior management.
• To proactively identify and communicate issues that may cause a surprise and ensure that reports or measurements present a reflection of this.
• To regularly engage in discussion with London Risk Managers and Senior Risk Management.
• Identify and present issues to the London teams, clearly and logically.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• London Risk Managers
• Senior Risk Management team
• Traders

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s or Honour’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Computer Sciences, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical)

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working experience and exposure of 2-3 years in same or similar environment will be highly advantageous.
• Coding skills in VBA, Python, preferred.
• Strong Excel skills

• Multi-tasking and excellent management of time and priorities is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that work effectively within team and different audiences at all levels.
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy, ensuring analysis is focused on delivering practical business benefits, often in tight deadlines.
• Pro- active, committed and highly motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to absorb and work under pressure.
• Good organization and co-ordination skills required.

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.

Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications.​

​Note*: All applications will be subject to potential background checks. You will be informed if this will be the case. Further information about the processing of your personal data will be made available during the application process. We’ll seek your explicit consent prior to processing the data.

Project Director

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Mutanda Mining “MUMI S.A.R.L” is a mining company whose registered office is at No. 57, Avenue Lusanga, Biashara District, Municipality of Dilala, City of Kolwezi. Its headquarters, center of its main activities, is located more or less 42km from the city of Kolwezi in the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “MUMI S.A.R.L” is an open-pit mining site used for the extraction of copper and cobalt ores. Mutanda Mining has a hydro-metallurgical plant and a sulfuric acid manufacturing plant. Aware that its first wealth is made up of the workplace it employs, “MUMI S.A.R.L” ensures its workers a healthy environment. In addition, it regularly organizes refresher sessions for its employees inside and outside the country looking to have only the best in each area.

MUMI is recruiting a: ” Project Director “

1. Number of vacancies: 1
2. Position Level: Management Level
3. Type of contract: Permanent contract
4. Deadline for applications: January 12, 2025

Main objectives of the position

Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Project Director will support the development of MUMI through projects related to MUMI’s sulphide sector. He/she will be responsible for carrying out feasibility studies, coordination, directing the resources and activities necessary for the planning, execution, construction, and delivery of projects, while respecting standards in terms of scopes, quality, deadlines, costs, safety and added value.

Minimum qualification

• University degree in engineering or business administration.
• A certification in project management (PMI-PMP, Prince 2) would be an asset.
• Membership in a professional organization specializing in project management would be an asset.

Required Experience

• 15 (fifteen) years of proven experience in project management, ideally in the mining or metallurgical industry.

Required skills

• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Leadership, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Mastery of project management methodologies.
• Adaptability to complex and evolving environments.
• Good business understanding and ability to manage project contracts.
• Advanced computer skills, especially on project management software.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform with solid project directorship accountability to progress key studies to progressive phases (execution, commissioning, closeout, etc.) with effective leadership and management proficiencies.
• Implement projects within approved parameters.
• Ensure that adequate systems and processes are in place and in place to manage contracts and project milestones.
• Strictly meet deadlines while achieving measurable results and controlling contractor performance gaps.
• Apply project management methodologies, in accordance with the Capital Management Framework (CMF).
• Influence key decisions through in-depth knowledge of projects and their business issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously update and optimize critical project expectations.
• Manage project interfaces by collaborating effectively with stakeholders and strengthening relationships within the team.
• Proactively anticipate and resolve issues related to contractor performance, scope, costs, or schedules.
• Ensure the transfer of essential skills to internal staff by providing appropriate coaching.

• Promote an exemplary safety culture by integrating Glencore’s requirements and the MUMI SAFEWORK v2 principles.
• Adhere to Glencore’s environmental management policy and procedures as well as MUMI SARL’s environmental policy.

To apply:

N.B:

• Only applications that meet the required criteria will be considered.
• Applications not contacted two weeks after the closing of this recruitment notice should be considered as not having been selected.
• Applications received will be kept in the Company’s database for a period of six (6) months in complete confidentiality.
• By sending your Curriculum Vitae, you give permission to MUMI SARL to share your information with the participants in the selection process for this position only; and audits

of your academic and/or professional background, as well as your references may be undertaken

IMPORTANT:

MUMI SARL does not accept applications submitted by persons under the age of eighteen (18).

In accordance with Article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, MUMI SARL receives all applications without distinction or discrimination.

However, as part of its equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda, female applications are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, MUMI SARL or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act of corruption or attempted corruption must be reported to the telephone number: +243 99 99 28 028 and will be severely punished.

Quantity Surveyor

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

The successful candidate will be responsible for compiling costs of construction as well as managing contracts and costs for multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Compiling costs for scopes of work for various project-related contracts as well as carry out trade-off investigations.
• Compiling Bill of Quantities for inter alia, bulk earthworks, civil services, piling, concrete, building and structural steelwork.
• Compiling full commercial tender documents.
• Evaluating and adjudicating tenders and draft approval and contract documentation.
• Doing monthly progress measurements and payments and final close out measurements and payments for contractors.
• Completing month end reporting, forecasting and cost analysis of contracts.
• Adhering to sound internal and project controls, systems, company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification.
• Registration with the South African Council for Quantity Surveying.

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 Years’ experience on site construction with regards to estimating, project planning, Bills of Quantities, tender requirements, pricing, contract escalation and calculations and contract management.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Mining projects industry experience will be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to carefully and objectively analyse and evaluate tender information to inform decisions and key actions.
• Ability to apply intuition to make complex business decisions that drive continuous improvement and achievement of business objectives.
• Ability to take decisive action and assume responsibility for making difficult decisions that affect people and business performance.
• Ability to adhere to strict governance requirements, follow instructions and limit risk of non-compliance to the business.

Responsible Sourcing Specialist

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the development and implementation of the Responsible Sourcing Standards, Vendor Management and to ensure sustainability and management of the entire vendor management data base. The execution of the responsibilities of this role must be undertaken in line with the Glencore Values and Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing responsible sourcing through supply chain due diligence on new and existing suppliers, including human rights, modern slavery, and environmental perspectives.
• Managing the Know Your Counterparty (KYC) process for new and existing vendors and the reporting of all KYC.
• Compiling and analysing mandatory supplier documentation, such as transaction forms and questionnaires.
• Internal and external stakeholder training on all vendor management requirements.
• Producing regular reports on all key KPIs on the full vendor management life cycle.
• Working with and assisting the supply team on vendor management projects and enquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A relevant degree (Finance/Procurement/Supply Chain).

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain (responsible sourcing, supply chain due diligence, compliance, KYC and Vendor management and compliance).

Behavioural Competencies:

• Drills into the detail of issues to determine root cause. Considers urgency, important, risk and reward factors.
• Ability to take the lead, set objectives, sequence processes/initiatives/projects, and organise resources to manage risk and achieve objectives.
• Carefully and objectively analyses and evaluates information to inform decisions and key actions.
• Initiates and builds long-term trust relations with all stakeholders in the business.

Rock Engineer

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

The successful candidate will be responsible for acting proactively to identify potentially dangerous situations and to take and / or recommend any remedial action before any persons are injured or equipment / workings damaged, and to define in consultation with the Operations Managers and other relevant stakeholders’ the appropriate operational methodologies and procedures, i.e. support systems, congruent with the mining conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance to Rock Engineering Governance.
• Recommending new appropriate rock mechanic technologies, systems and practices by investigating and evaluating new technology, systems and practices and monitoring and reporting on feasibility.
• Ensuring safe and efficient operational achievements by implementing Health & Safety targets pertaining to strata control.
• Providing training and ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are conversant in all aspects of strata control.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication and network channels by conducting and attending weekly meetings with the various stakeholders.
• Investigating and managing the reported Fall of Ground incidents and accidents.
• Implementing and maintaining of the Health and Safety Management System and ensure compliance with the HSE Policies and Procedures.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• A relevant degree.
• Chamber of Mines Rock Mechanics Certificate in Coal / Hard Rock.
• Opencast blasting certificate will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience at Strata Control Officer level.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to apply practical skills and common sense to solve problems and deliver on accountabilities.
• Ability to take decisive action and assume responsibility for making difficult decisions that affect the people and business performance.
• Ability to take the lead, set objectives, sequence processes / initiatives / projects and organise resources to manage the risk and achieve the desired objectives.
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations, follow instructions and limit the risk of any non-compliance to the business.
• Ability to work consistently hard to achieve on deliverables and honour commitments made.

Trade Accountant

Trade Accountant

Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa

Department: Trade Accounting function

Reporting: Marketing – Trade Accounting Lead

Reference: HRR0001021

We are looking for an individual who will perform period close, intra period close & project requirements as part of Zinc/Copper marketing trade accounting team

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the month end trade accounting close per profit center based on International Financial Reporting Standards “IFRS”.
• Prepare detailed monthly IFRS P/L and working capital reporting.
• Review and reconcile department management reporting.
• Support regional offices with accounting challenges during period close.
• Coordinate the department`s external audit, internal audit and financial governance processes.
• Maintaining professional and technical accounting, finance and controls knowledge.
• Remedy processes leading to prior month P/L reconciliation breaks.
• Support the front and middle office including corporate teams with the preparation of ad-hoc departmental financial reports and analysis.
• Conclude on and document the IFRS accounting treatment for new structured deals in advance of execution.
• Automate manual journal entries to ensure straight through processing to the general ledger
• Review and control the calibration of system generated journal entries.
• In collaboration with other trade accounting teams, identify and implement accounting best practice including processes and internal controls.
• Review and reconcile department SG & A / overhead reporting.

Key relationships

• Front Office (Baar Traders, Baar Traffic)
• Financial Controller Zinc/Copper (Baar)
• Marketing CFO (Baar)
• Trade Accounting Team Zinc/Copper
• Zinc/Copper Trade Accounting Lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chartered Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance.

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1 years` post articles experience in a similar role.
• Background in Accounting
• Working knowledge of ERP’s, especially SAP would be beneficial.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel
• Adaptable, dynamic, organized, self-starter, good communicator.
• Interacts well within a team and actively manage expectations.
• Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken.
• Good communicator, that interact well within a team and actively manage expectations.
• Take initiative in resolving issues in a structured methodical manner.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, and are attentive to detail, in a fast-moving environment.

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.

Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications.​

​Note*: All applications will be subject to potential background checks. You will be informed if this will be the case. Further information about the processing of your personal data will be made available during the application process. We’ll seek your explicit consent prior to processing the data.

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