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Category Manager: Processing

Category Manager: Processing 

Department/Division: FSS (Finance, Systems and Supply Chain) 

Function: Copper Africa Supply Chain 

Location: Melrose, South Africa 

Reports: Copper Africa Supply Chain Lead 

As the Category Manager at Copper Africa, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic sourcing endeavors by optimising the procurement and management of commodities within the Processing category.  

Your primary focus will be on value delivery and fostering operational excellence in category procurement processes. 

To source, contract and catalogue goods and services for all Copper Africa operations using Coupa as the key enabler. Strategically manage key supplier relationships across Africa, leveraging our regional and global contracts and relationships for the benefit of our regional operations 

OBJECTIVES: 

• Support the development and execution of comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with Copper Africa’s business plan, focusing on cost optimisation, profitability targets, and shareholder value creation. 
• Conduct in-depth market research and leverage your technical expertise to identify cost-effective sourcing opportunities across global markets, adhering to local procurement mandates. 
• Develop, implement, and manage differentiated category-specific sourcing strategies, including detailed cost modelling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), spend analysis, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.  
• Translate Copper Africa’s strategic objectives into actionable sourcing initiatives. 
• Leverage your strong commercial acumen to negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms, ensuring compliance, and maximising performance. 
• Oversee the seamless implementation and execution of all contract terms. 
• Build and maintain active catalogues for each contract sourced. 
• Create catalogue efficiency through supplier-maintained catalogue environments.  
• Ensure all high-volume materials have a catalogue in place. 
• Implement Global Best Practise for online catalogue management. 
• Support the SRM programme to drive strategic value with our key suppliers. 
• Utilise Coupa to streamline sourcing processes and improve efficiency.  
• Continuously analyse data and market trends  
• Using the balanced scorecard methodology to track and record all. 
• Ensure site CFO sign-off on all value delivery initiatives.  
• Using Cross-Functional Teams from the business and specifically the site operations to ensure ownership and buy in to our sourcing recommendations.  
• Foster and cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers to build a network of trusted partners and foster collaboration for mutual benefit. 
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team. 
• Providing effective coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Cross Functional Team (Engineering, Finance and Sites) 
• Global Category and Regional Category Management Teams 
• Key Suppliers, Contractors, External Service Providers 
• BU Leadership (Exco, Heads of BU Functions & assets) 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, Business Management, or Commerce (preferably with a technical focus). 
• MBA/MBL preferred, MCIPS certification considered a plus.  
• Lean Six-Sigma experience advantageous.  

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, within Mining, Oil and Gas, or Heavy Industry.  
• Proven record of accomplishment of success in strategic sourcing, contract management, and category management. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. 
• Advanced knowledge of category strategy, cost reduction initiatives, supplier selection, purchasing, and contract management with a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach. 
• Proven record of accomplishment in negotiation, contract development, and execution. 
• Expertise in building and managing strategic partnerships with suppliers, including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Supplier Performance Management (SPM). 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, inspiring and motivating a diverse team to achieve ambitious goals. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Proficient in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite, with additional expertise in relevant technical software preferred. 
• Coupa experience advantageous. 

SKILLS: 

• Strong ability to develop business cases, conduct investment appraisals, and understand the commercial implications of decisions. 
• Formulating and executing procurement strategies for value creation. 
• Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of procurement risks. 
• Building strong relationships and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Deep understanding of procurement systems and their optimisation. 
• Utilising data analytics and digital tools for informed decision-making and process improvement. 
• Leading and managing sourcing projects effectively, including budget control and timeline management. 
• Tracking performance against targets and generating accurate, insightful reports. 
• Applying systemic, knowledge-based approaches to solve complex problems and drive innovation. 
• Integrating community development and supplier diversity into procurement strategies. 
• Implementing practices that minimise environmental and social impact. 

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.

Energy Operations Analyst

Join us as an Energy Operations Analyst in our Backoffice Trade Support team where you will be focused on monitoring and ensuring that the risk-reward balance within the business is clearly understood by senior management, and that the physical exposure, such as Listed Oil, Power Gas, and Carbon, is accurately valued. This role requires an individual who can offer strong support and maintain a proactive, clear communication style, working closely with the Trade Support Manager, Brokers, and Risk Management teams to ensure effective coordination and alignment.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Confirmations – Checking Broker Recaps for Swaps/Options.
• Broker Commissions – Verifying and paying Broker Invoices for OTC Swaps/Options and Exchange Traded Futures.
• Bilateral Confirmations – Issuing and checking counterparty confirmations either electronically via E-confirm or Paper Confirmations.
• Settlements – Issuing/Paying Settlement invoices for Bilateral Counterparties.
• Internal Checks – Check Internal Futures and Swaps with Singapore/US.
• BFOET Partials – Issuing and checking Incoming Confirmations.
• EOM costs allocations – IM and Costs allocations to the desk.
• Ensure practices abide by internal guidelines and external regulations.
• Develop innovative ways to improve procedures.
• Respond to queries and issues raised by brokers.
• Liaise with line managers to ensure effective delivery of service and information.
• Provide basic trouble shooting and identify issues.
• Escalate incidents immediately when required.
• Produce daily, monthly and annual reports where required.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Trade Support Manager.
• London Risk Managers.
• Senior Risk Management.
• Traders.
• Brokers.

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Business studies)
• Post Graduate qualifications

Experience:

• Prior relevant work experience of 1 to 2 years’ is preferred.
• Trade experience advantageous.
• Account reconciliation experience advantageous.
• Awareness of market and industry trends.
• Coding skills in VBA, Python advantageous.
• Computer literate MS Office. Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills.

Competencies:

• 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.
• Ability to understand others’ perspectives and relate complex ideas to different groups at all levels, including senior management.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy, ensuring analysis is focused on delivering practical business benefits, often in tight deadlines
• A strong customer focus and ability to work in a global, demanding environment.
• Ability to challenge proposals constructively to help ensure they are robust, whilst maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Demonstrated, well-developed judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Pro- active, committed and highly motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Need to be adaptable, flexible and entrepreneurial.
• Takes initiative and invest energy to resolve queries and take action as needed.

Please send internal applications to:                                                         Applications Close:

https://www.glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities             2 February 2025

This vacancy will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Glencore Global Business Centre. By applying for this position, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying and processing in any other manner personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement, and/ or all matters relating thereto, including the disclosure to third parties of such personal information for purposes of confirming such personal information. In the event you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.

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.Apply

Human Resources 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.

HR Superintendent

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the constant flow of suitable qualified and experienced talent to meet the human resources requirements within Group Services. The incumbent ensures that a positive culture is built and maintained, that the transformation agenda for Group Services is driven, that Supervisors and Line Managers are provided support in managing people issues, that employee collective and individual issues are dealt with at the lowest possible level and that the Company’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures as well as legislative requirements are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating inputs into the Labour Budget.
• Providing input into the Employment Equity Plan and ensuring that the HR elements of these are implemented.
• Initiating requisitions to recruit and coordinating and overseeing the selection processes for vacancies in areas of responsibility in conjunction with the Group Transactional Services team as well as Hiring Managers within Group Services and own HR Team as relevant
• Overseeing that all time and attendance are captured timeously for payroll.
• Providing secretarial services for consultative forums
• Ensuring and overseeing the implementation of HR Policies and Procedures, including assisting Supervisors and Line Managers in ensuring that discipline is maintained.
• Supporting the HR Manager in Dispute Resolution processes including strikes and lock-outs and representing Group Services in conciliation matters at the CCMA.
• Driving Employee Wellness Programs in the with the Company’s integrated Wellness Strategy.
• Identifying risks in areas of responsibility and in consultation with the HR Manager and/or Line Managers and putting in place plans to mitigate the risks.
• Keeping abreast of developments and trends in the industry, legislation and general HR practice and engaging HR Manager as relevant to ensure that own processes keep up to speed with relevant developments and trends.
• Reviewing on an ongoing basis own and team performance and also seeking feedback from stakeholders, providing feedback to the team and ensuring that processes are adjusted to close any identified gaps.

Minimum Qualification:

• Relevant Degree in Human Resources or any other relevant NQF level 7 tertiary qualification.
• An Honours Degree and a Business qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources, 2 of which must be at an HR Officer level.
• Understanding of legislative requirements as they relate to the Mining Industry.
• Working knowledge of the SAP Human Capital module, X-Time, and MS Office packages.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Managerial Competence – taking the lead, setting objectives, sequencing process/initiatives/projects and organising resources to manage risk and achieve objectives.
• Valuing individuals – treating diverse groups of people with respect and effectively employing this diversity to the advantage of the organisation.
• Teamness – inspiring and fostering commitment, pride and trust amongst team members, seeking and valuing contributions and valuing collaboration.
• Rule Orientation – adhering to rules and regulations. Following instructions and limiting risk to business of non-compliance.
• Communicating information – creating shared meaning by clearly communicating the relevant information to a decision or task.

MANAGER -OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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 “Manager -Operational Excellence and Technology”

1. Number of vacancies: 1
2. Position Level: Management
3. Type of contract: permanent
4. Deadline for applications: February 24, 2025

Main objectives of the position

Under the direct supervision of the General Manager-Projects, the Manager – Operational Excellence and Technology will be responsible for implementing the Operational and Technological Excellence (OE&T) strategy. He/She will be responsible for ensuring that operational excellence initiatives are planned, executed, tracked and reported. He/she will also be responsible for supporting the business function in the context of the technological transformation in relation to the deployment of studies related to specific technology initiative activities in compliance with Glencore’s policies, procedures, and practices as well as MUMI’s security requirements.

Minimum qualification

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar field.
• Possessing a qualification in the Lean Six Sigma methodology (preferably the Black belt level) would be an advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 (ten) years of experience in executing change strategies and initiatives in the mining industry. 

Required skills

• Knowledge of mining processes, production technologies, and performance analysis tools.
• Intercultural communication. Good command of French and English.
• Ability to develop a long-term vision for operational excellence and align technology goals.
• Cost management and optimization and

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of the Center of Excellence (CoE) strategy.
• Mentor the Centre of Excellence team members and develop a capacity and culture of continuous improvement.
• Evaluate the performance of value chain processes, identify trends and opportunities for improvement through the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Oversee the implementation of improvement projects.
• Analyze errors to determine root causes and provide corrective actions.
• Develop new processes, provide technical support, and appropriate advice.
• Comply with Glencore’s environmental management requirements 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 checks 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.

Mining Engineer: Long-Term Planning

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 supporting the Complex by ensuring optimal exploitation of coal reserves and assisting in meeting operational and strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting -term planning activities for the opencast operations.
• Supporting the production process to achieve planned targets.
• Fulfilling daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting duties.
• Supporting the preparation of reserves and parameters.
• Conducting viability studies.

Minimum Qualification:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (NQF Level 7) in Mining OR relevant Mineral Resource Management.
• Provisional Blasting Certificate (Surface/Underground).

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production environment and 3 years’ experience as a Planning Officer or 2 years’ experience as a Planning Superintendent; OR
• Completion of the Graduate Development Program and 2 years’ experience as a Planning Officer or 1 year experience as a Planning Superintendent.
• Proficiency in relevant Scheduling and Planning Software will be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to take the lead, set objectives, sequence processes/initiatives/projects and organize resources to manage risk and achieve objectives.
• Ability to drill into the detail of issues to determine root cause whilst considering urgency, importance, risk and reward factors.
• Ability to carefully and objectively analyse and evaluate information to inform decisions and key actions.
• Ability to work consistently hard to achieve deliverables and honour commitments made.
• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives.

Operations – Coal

We are looking for a motivated and eager candidate with a keen interest in the commodity trading environment to support our Middle Office team in Baar/Switzerland. The candidate will be responsible for deal validation process, including various controlling and reporting tasks.

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deal entry validation:
  • Validate deal capture accuracy against business confirmation or signed contract. 
  • Check and monitor deal amendments and cancellations, assess resulting impact.
  • Execute daily and/or periodic accuracy checks on operational data.
  • Monitor daily transactions against established Delegation of Authority and risk limits.
  • Monitor adherence and escalation, identify and report exceptions to relevant teams.
  • Actively engage with the Baar Middle Office on matters relating to deal validation, operational data analysis and/or reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business Administration or relevant field.

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Middle Office area in commodity trading or financial industry is a plus. 
• Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken.
• Detail-oriented, diligent, and dependable, with strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Team player, willing to learn and interact with various teams on related topics. 
• Able to use discretion to timely escalate issues for effective resolution.
• Adaptable, pro-active, and organized with a positive attitude.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel.

How to apply:

Please apply on the Careers Portal:                                               Applications Close:

https://www.glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities           27 January 2025

This vacancy will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Glencore. By applying for this position, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying, and processing in any other manner personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement, and/ or all matters relating thereto, including the disclosure to third parties of such personal information for purposes of confirming such personal information. In the event you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.

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.

Regional Financial Reporting Specialist

Regional Financial Reporting Specialist

Reporting to and supporting the Copper Africa Financial Controller, this role is responsible for support in executing all activities and deliverables within the Financial Reporting function for Copper Africa. General activities include oversight, review and support of all financial reporting cycles, initiate and oversee Stewardship reviews, review technical accounting matters, review complex calculations and valuations, finance projects, external reporting and auditor engagement. The incumbent in this role further supports the financial reporting cycles of operating sites, performing in-depth financial-and scenario analysis, reviewing, and developing complex financial models, whilst also providing guidance to and support to finance teams and the implementation of the Copper Africa Finance operating model and objectives.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Copper Africa Financial Controller
• Copper Africa Finance and commercial teams (Regional and site-based teams)
• Copper Africa Operations teams (Regional and site-based teams)
• Copper Global Service functions (Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting, Governance, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Transaction Services)

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-Graduate Degree in Commerce of Accounting
• CA(SA)

Competencies:

• Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft office
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with both verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and dynamics
• Delivery and service orientated
• Strategic/tactical long- and short-term outlook
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Technical knowledge of accounting principles and robust control environment
• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Commercially astute
• Team player
• Accountability
• Self-motivated
• Ability to absorb and work under pressure

Work Experience:

• 2 to 3 years’ post-article work experience, preferably in the mining/natural resources industry
• Prior involvement in Financial Reporting and Complex Technical accounting within a robust control environment
• Prior SAP and/or Oracle experience beneficial

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Primary responsibility to support the Africa Financial Controller in executing on all financial reporting functional responsibilities and related deliverables
• Implement best practice policies and controls to establish a robust control environment governing accounting and reporting functions
• Support all financial reporting cycles of operating sites as well as corporate entities
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, OHADA, Group relevant standards, Chart of Accounts and other relevant standards
• Perform Stewardship reviews on Balance Sheet, Sub-ledgers, Financial arrangements- and policies for operating sites as well as corporate entities
• Prepare technical accounting papers and propose treatment for complex transactions and financial arrangements
• Review complex calculations, valuations and financial arrangements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations and reporting standards (Includes Tax calculations, Financial arrangements, Funding structures, NRV and impairment assessments, etc.)
• Support strategic and Group finance projects, including reporting to external parties (Contribution report, Emissions reporting, etc.)
• Provide guidance to- and support finance teams to execute on their accountabilities
• Support implementation of Copper Africa Finance operating model and objectives

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.

SAP ABAP & Workflow Developer

SAP Full Stack Developer

Location: Melrose, Johannesburg

OVERVIEW:

The SAP Full Stack Developer will be responsible to provide Level 3 support to site super users and end users, perform system changes and configuration, and maintain documentation up to date. Understand the true business need of a client. Architect, implement and support the need using SAP. Strong understanding and application of the SAP development lifecycle. Reduction in technical related issues and problems. Effective business stakeholder management skills. Extensive experience and knowledge of ABAP from a technical perspective. Thorough understanding of SAP S/4 architecture. SAP technical related risks are identified, assessed, and appropriately managed; accepted, mitigated, reduced, or transferred. Demonstration of a continually improving level of ABAP/Fiori/Integration development quality across SAP. Ensure that the responsibilities and duties surrounding security / and systems processes are upheld in accordance with the Glencore frameworks.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Responsible for gathering technical requirements and the subsequent design and development of technical specification documents.
• Provide technical solutions to support business/functional process improvement within S4Hana Modules.
• Collaborate with project and support teams.
• Collaborate effectively with key subject matter experts to resolve issues around the business processes
• Support SAP functional team in developing proof of concepts to showcase functional solutions to the key business partners and subject matter experts
• Design, code, unit test and implement S4Hana solutions using current best practices
• Provide user support and training of subject matter experts on new functionality
• Document requirements, business process maps, project plans and training materials from technical perspective
• Collect and interpret business requirements (e.g., functional and technical, information needs, business processes) through information-gathering sessions
• Analyse information gathered, document business requirements AS-IS and map to TO-BE models.
• Prepare functional & technical specs as per business requirements.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Functional solution architects
• Global Business Process Owners
• Group IT (Infrastructure, InfoSec, Basis)
• IS Support Manager
• IS functional and technical leads
• Manager, Digital Analytics & OT
• Project Managers
• Systems integrators
• Other third-party service providers 

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• SAP Certification

Experience

• 8+ years’ expert knowledge of ABAP
• 4+ years’ knowledge of Fiori UI5, Integration and Cloud Technologies
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with ABAP OO
• Experience with SAP modules such as FI, CO, PS, SD, MM, PM
• Integration experience using IDOCs, SOAP, RESTful APIs
• Experience with ODATA and CDS development
• Knowledge of BTP, including CPI
• Knowledge of SAP AIF
• Understanding of SAP security including SAP GRC
• Familiar with workflow design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Experience delivering SAP upgrades: SPAU and SPDD
• Detail oriented and able to work both independently as well as collaborate with functional and business users.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across the organization at all levels.
• Global, cross-cultural work experience

Key competencies and skills
 

• Demonstrates expertise in developing, optimizing and maintaining complex, global systems landscapes 
• Anticipates technical risk and designs error/exception handling measures
• Recognizes opportunities for re-use, reduction of dependencies and interactions between components
• Understands the SDLC
• Takes ownership of issue resolution
• Promotes best practices and industry standards
• Gets things done
• Communicates effectively using plain language and analogies or examples to explain complex concepts to non-technical teams
• Communicates a clear vision and objectives
• Provides guidance and is adept at coaching other architects and technical specialists
• Develops strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Performs well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities
• Prefers self-direction 
• Partners across organizations to deliver outcomes through teamwork
   

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.

SAP MM Support Specialist

Senior SAP MM Specialist

Reporting: Senior SAP MM Lead

Location: Melrose, Johannesburg

OVERVIEW:

The MM Specialist is business-oriented and operates across the organization to ensure that communication flows horizontally to and from upstream and downstream processes and teams. This position operates within a broad community of practice that spans operational, technical and change management groups through regular interactions and must be successful in bringing the right people together and gaining agreement and alignment among them. (S)he is a coach within the information systems organization, acting as a consultant to the consultants.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• The Snr SAP Materials Management (MM) Specialist will be responsible for the successful implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP MM solutions. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SAP MM, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize procurement and warehouse processes.
• The MM Specialist plays a pivotal role in the Information Systems organization, working closely with business decision makers and end users to analyse information and document business requirements and map to SAP business processes.
• The MM Specialist supports change management activities related to projects, upgrades, and enhancements, communicating changes and benefits to stakeholders to promote adoption and ensure minimal disruption to operations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Information systems functional and technical resources
• Global materials management business process owner
• Regional supply chain leads
• Subject matter experts
• Senior operations managers
• Systems integrators and other technology vendors
• Consultants

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• SAP Certification

Experience

• 10+ years’ expert knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA Materials Management, Fiori apps and at least 3 full cycle implementations
• Exposure to COUPA source-to-pay processes and understanding of integration with S/4 HANA
• Strong understanding of integration between SAP MM and other SAP modules, particularly, FICO, EAM (PM), PS  
• Design, implement, and optimization of SAP MM module to meet business requirements and improve material management processes.
• Configure and maintain SAP MM system settings, including consumption-based planning (MRP), goods receipt processing, goods movement (GR/IR), logistics invoice verification, physical inventory, inter- and intra-company stock transfers and internal/external reporting.
• Provide expert-level support for SAP MM issues, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and system upgrades.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure system changes are thoroughly validated and meet quality standards.
• Strong experience in hybrid model of both projects and support environment
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL)
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and reach agreement
• Accustomed to working under pressure and managing planned and unplanned activities 
• Enjoys motivating and mentoring others 
• Effective communicator and presenter 
• Global, cross-cultural work experience

Key competencies and skills

• Leadership and Strategy: Determine complex business requirements (e.g., Functional and

Technical, information needs, business processes) through information-gathering sessions.

• System Configuration and Optimization: Responsible for the configuration of SAP MM modules to meet business requirements. Optimize SAP MM processes and system performance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP MM functionality and integration.
• Global harmonized solution: develop solutions to promote adoption of harmonized ways of working across regions and assets while catering for local processes and jurisdictional compliance items. Negotiate agreement of effective global solutions.
• Process improvement: Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement using SAP MM functionalities. Implement best practices and process improvements paying careful attention to detail.
• Communication and Collaboration: collaborate effectively and provide leadership to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Training: provide training and support to end-users, key stakeholders, and IS teams on MM functionalities, processes and best practices. Support development of documentation including user manuals, configuration guides, and training materials.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to solution architecture. Continuously enhance skills and knowledge to remain effective in the role

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.

SAP MM Team Lead

SAP MM Team Lead

OVERVIEW:

The MM Lead is business-oriented and operates across the organization to ensure that communication flows horizontally to and from upstream and downstream processes and teams. This position operates within a broad community of practice that spans operational, technical and change management groups through regular interactions and must be successful in bringing the right people together and gaining agreement and alignment among them.  (S)he is a coach within the information systems organization, acting as a consultant to the consultants.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• The SAP Materials Management (MM) Team Lead will be responsible for leading and managing a team of SAP MM professionals to ensure the successful implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP MM solutions. This role requires strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge of SAP MM, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize materials management processes.
• The MM Lead plays a pivotal role in the Information Systems organization, working closely with business decision makers and end users to analyse information and document business requirements and map to SAP business processes.
• The MM Lead supports change management activities related to projects, upgrades, and enhancements, communicating changes and benefits to stakeholders to promote adoption and ensure minimal disruption to operations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Information systems functional and technical resources
• Global head of supply chain
• Global supply chain business process owner
• Regional chief procurement officers
• Subject matter experts
• Senior operations managers

 External

• Systems integrators and other technology vendors
• Consultants

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• SAP Certification

Experience

• 8+ years’ expert knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA MM, Fiori apps and at least 3 full cycle implementations
• Exposure to COUPA source-to-pay processes and understanding of integration with S/4 HANA
• Strong understanding of integration between SAP MM and other SAP modules, particularly, FI-CO, EAM (PM), PS  
• Strong experience in hybrid model of both projects and support environment
• Experience integrating with COUPA
• Proven track record leading SAP MM projects from inception to completion, including solution Design, implementation, and post-go-live support
• Understanding of data governance tools and technologies, such as data cataloguing, metadata management and data quality tools
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL)
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and reach agreement
• Accustomed to working under pressure and managing planned and unplanned activities 
• Enjoys motivating and mentoring others 
• Effective communicator and presenter 
• Global, cross-cultural work experience

Key competencies and skills

• Leadership and Strategy: Lead the SAP MM team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. Develop and execute strategies for SAP MM solutions to align with business objectives. Act as the primary point of contact between business units and IS Team for SAP MM matters.
• System Configuration and Optimization: Oversee the configuration of SAP MM modules to meet business requirements. Optimize SAP MM processes and system performance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP MM functionality and integration.
• Global harmonized solution: develop solutions to promote adoption of harmonized ways of working across regions and assets while catering for local processes and jurisdictional compliance items. Negotiate agreement of effective global solutions.
• Process improvement: Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement using SAP MM functionalities. Implement best practices and process improvements in materials management and procurement.
• Communication and Collaboration: collaborate effectively and provide leadership to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Training: provide training and support to end-users, key stakeholders, and IS teams on MM functionalities, processes and best practices. Support development of documentation including user manuals, configuration guides, and training materials.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to solution architecture. Continuously enhance skills and knowledge to remain effective in the role

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.

Senior Analyst – Business Analysis and Planning

Senior Analyst – Business Analysis and Planning

Reporting to and supporting the Copper Africa Business Controller, this role is responsible for support in executing all activities and deliverables within the Business Analysis and Planning (BAP) function for Copper Africa, with a focus on financial modelling, analysis and review. General activities include budgeting, estimates, LOA reviews, activity-based cost reviews, financial analysis, financial modelling and compiling executive reports and presentations. The incumbent in this role further supports the financial planning cycles of operating sites, develops and maintains detailed planning models, supports planning teams, performs corporate valuations and scenarios, supports strategic and finance projects, and provides guidance and support to finance teams to execute their accountabilities to implement the Copper Africa Finance operating model and objectives.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Copper Africa Business Controller
• Copper Africa Finance and commercial teams (Regional and site-based teams)
• Copper Africa Operations teams (Regional and site-based teams)
• Copper Global Service functions (Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting, Governance, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Transaction Services)

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in Commerce or Accounts.
• CA(SA) or similar post-graduate honours degree (i.e., CIMA)

Competencies:

• Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft office
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with both verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and dynamics
• Delivery and service orientated
• Strategic/tactical long- and short-term outlook
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Technical knowledge of accounting principles and robust control environment
• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Commercially astute
• Team player
• Accountability
• Self-motivated
• Ability to absorb and work under pressure

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ post-article work experience, preferably in the mining/natural resources industry.
• Prior exposure to Reporting, Planning, Operational finance, and support services functions.
• Demonstrated prior exposure to financial modelling and financial scenario analysis.
• Demonstrated prior exposure to Xeras or similar planning systems.
• Prior SAP and/or Oracle experience beneficial.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• BAP activities and deliverables, such as supporting the Copper Africa Business Controller in executing these activities and deliverables, implementing, and maintaining related policies, procedures and controls to establish a rigorous control environment.
• Maintain relevant planning models and calculations and ensure accurate cost and capital planning.
• Support financial reporting and planning cycles through ensuring timely reporting of site financial and operational results, accurate, standardised, and meaningful information, and ensuring strict compliance with Group reporting requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with Group reporting requirements and IFRS.
• Review, develop and maintain planning models to support planning cycles, ensuring architecture, calculation logic, layout, accuracy, and standardisation is met.
• Review planning model/system inputs, assumptions, and output, supporting technical and financial teams, ensuring structure and output is aligned with Group Chart of Accounts (CoA) and Cost Center structure.
• Perform corporate valuations and scenarios dependent on detailed cost, capital and physical assumptions.
• Support finance teams, remaining involved and in contact with finance teams on a regular basis, building and maintaining open and constructive relationships to execute on general accountabilities.
• Support finance and commercial teams with market intelligence, business insights and trend analysis.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports to provide clear visibility of financial and operational performance metrics.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of life of mine planning and annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and accurate forecasting.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to ensure alignment with financial goals and business strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial planning and reporting, implementing enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support business development activities by providing financial analysis, modelling, and insights to evaluate potential opportunities and support decision-making.

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.

Senior IT Site Technician

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 providing technical assistance to end-users, resolving desktop related issues, maintaining hardware and software and ensuring the smooth operation and usability of the desktop computing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the Helpdesk regularly throughout the day and ensuring that all open calls are resolved.
• Providing first-line IT technical support.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining all IT equipment, including desktop computers, laptops, servers, mobile devices, tablets and other peripherals.
• Troubleshooting network problems and ensuring that all network equipment is functioning correctly.
• Ensuring that all boardroom equipment, including projectors, video conferencing equipment, and other AV technology is functional.
• Maintaining an inventory of IT equipment and ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
• Managing user accounts and access rights, resetting passwords, and ensuring that users have the appropriate level of access to the organization’s systems and data.
• Ensuring backups are created regularly according to company policy as well as testing all backups periodically.
• Conduct regular server maintenance to ensure the server environment is functioning optimally.

Senior Manager – Contractor Management

Senior Manager – Contractor Management 

Department: FSS (Finance, Systems and Supply Chain) 

Function: Copper Africa Supply Chain  

Team: Regional Supply Chain  

Melrose, Johannesburg, South Africa  

The Senior Manager Contractor Management oversees the full contract lifecycle, ensuring operational strategy and governance adherence. Ideal for a seasoned professional with a proven track record, strong strategic acumen, and a commitment to sustainability, this impactful position contributes to Copper Africa’s operational excellence and sustainability objectives. Implement the Group Contractors and Suppliers HSEC & HR Management Group Standard, and other related Group standards including additional provisions to address end-to-end processes across various risk exposures (e.g., finance, commercial and legal)  

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: 

The objective of this role is to ensure that there is a contractor strategy to support the operations and the management of the contractors through a defined framework and process which will result in the safe and effective delivery of their contractual obligations. You will be responsible for but not limited to: 

• Develop and implement Copper Africa Contractor Management Standard. 
• Review and modify the Contractor Management framework to ensure relevance and effectiveness.  
• Establish and align the site contracting strategy with operational requirements.  
• Align the contracting strategy with ESD requirements, ESG, and other operational strategies.  
• Ensure a robust contractor on-boarding process is in place. 
• Ensure all contracts have appropriate KPI’s to support and enhance contractor performance.  
• Define minimum standards for Contractor documentation in line with regulatory and Global Copper requirements.  
• Define, implement, and monitor Audit requirements for Contractors. 
• In alignment with the risk register, ensure that performance reviews/corrective action meetings are conducted where appropriate to mitigate potential issues.   
• Ensure the Contract performance review processes and supporting templates are in place. 
• Address corrective actions identified in performance reviews. 
• Monthly reporting of key indicators as defined in the Contractor Management Framework and Contractor’s Strategy. 
• Develop and maintain systems supporting the contractor management strategy with up-to-date data and accurate reporting.  
• Initiate systems to monitor contractor compliance with Group Standards.  
• Monitor and track supplier performance with the support of the SC Business Enablement team.  
• Train and monitor Contractors onsite.  
• Conduct regular risk assessments and reviews across all aspects of contractor management and develop a risk register to identify high-risk activities and proactively mitigate risks.   
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans based on the findings of reviews.  
• Align with the risk register to ensure performance reviews and corrective actions are conducted.   
• Develop and implement a process to incorporate ESD designated Contractors onto the site.  
• Support the development of ESD contractors to improve and upskill their capability to deliver safe and efficient operations to our Assets.  
• Collaborate with SHE to develop processes for reducing Contractor-related incidents on-site, aiming for zero safety or environmental incidents.  
• Ensure contractors’ compliance with relevant legislation.  
• Facilitate monthly safety meetings for contractors.  
• Assess Safety, Health, and Environmental risks of contractors and implement appropriate interventions.  
• Implement proper governance to enable Contractors to meet set operational requirements.  
• Support the onsite procurement teams as well as the Strategic Sourcing teams with the SRM programme.  
• Provide up to date and accurate information on supplier performance.   

Key Relationships:  

• General Managers (Mining, Operations & Processing)  
• Health and Safety  
• Human Resources  
• Contract users  
• Category Managers  
• KCC General Manager Supply Chain  
• MUMI Senior Manager Supply Chain  
• Contractors & Suppliers  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Commerce, BSc Engineering, or LLB. 
• Master’s Degree in related field or Master’s in Business Administration is advantageous, 

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Proven experience (15+ years) in Contractor management, Fidic / NEC contract management or EPC/M, 
• Experience in Mining, Processing, or heavy industry,  
• SHE/Q and Environmental experience / exposure with a mining company, 
• Proficient in managing EPC/M contractors and associated processes. 
• Effective stakeholder management skills to navigate and align with various stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in SAP, including SAP PM and Coupa knowledge. 
• Skills in managing relationships with suppliers to ensure effective collaboration. 
• Understanding and application of audit knowledge in contractor management. 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Proven expertise in comprehensive contracts management throughout the lifecycle. 
• Excellent organisational skills with a professional and detail-oriented approach. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships. 
• Clear and effective communication skills for conveying information and directives. 
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with a track record in risk identification and implementation of safe working practices. 
• Competency in conducting contractor performance reviews and effective management. 
• Proven ability in managing disputes to resolution within the contractual framework. 
• Competent in implementing and ensuring quality assurance measures. 
• Proficient in maintaining accurate records and conducting assessments. 

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.

Senior SAP FICO Specialist

Senior SAP FICO Specialist

Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

The FICO Specialist is business-oriented and operates across the organization to ensure that communication flows horizontally to and from upstream and downstream processes and teams. This position operates within a broad community of practice that spans operational, technical and change management groups through regular interactions and must be successful in bringing the right people together and gaining agreement and alignment among them. (S)he is a coach within the information systems organization, acting as a consultant to the consultants.

OBJECTIVES:

• The Snr SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO) Specialist will be responsible for the successful implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP FICO solutions. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SAP FICO, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize financial processes.
• The FICO Specialist plays a pivotal role in the Information Systems organization, working closely with business decision makers and end users to analyse information and document business requirements and map to SAP business processes.
• The FICO Specialist supports change management activities related to projects, upgrades, and enhancements, communicating changes and benefits to stakeholders to promote adoption and ensure minimal disruption to operations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Information systems functional and technical resources
• Global finance business process owner
• Regional chief financial officers
• Subject matter experts
• Senior operations managers
• Systems integrators and other technology vendors
• Consultants

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• SAP Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years’ expert knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA Finance, 3+ years knowledge of Controlling, Fiori apps and at least 3 full cycle implementations
• strong understanding of integration between SAP FICO and other SAP modules, particularly, MM, EAM (PM), PS  
• lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP FI and CO modules to meet business requirements and improve financial processes.
• configure and maintain SAP FICO system settings, including banking, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, and internal/external reporting.
• Provide expert-level support for SAP FICO issues, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and system upgrades.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure system changes are thoroughly validated and meet quality standards.
• strong experience in hybrid model of both projects and support environment
• exposure to COUPA and understanding of integration with S/4 HANA  
• knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL)
• effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and reach agreement
• accustomed to working under pressure and managing planned and unplanned activities 

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership and Strategy: Determine complex business requirements (e.g., Functional and Technical, information needs, business processes) through information-gathering sessions.
• System Configuration and Optimization: Responsible for the configuration of SAP FICO modules to meet business requirements. Optimize SAP FICO processes and system performance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP FICO functionality and integration.
• Global harmonized solution: develop solutions to promote adoption of harmonized ways of working across regions and assets while catering for local processes and jurisdictional compliance items. Negotiate agreement of effective global solutions.
• Process improvement: Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement using SAP FICO functionalities. Implement best practices and process improvements paying careful attention to detail.
• Communication and Collaboration: collaborate effectively and provide leadership to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Training: provide training and support to end-users, key stakeholders, and IS teams on FICO functionalities, processes and best practices. Support development of documentation including user manuals, configuration guides, and training materials.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to solution architecture. Continuously enhance skills and knowledge to remain effective in the role

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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