September 10, 2024

De Beers Group of Companies

Kathu

FULL TIME & OTHER

Manager Commercial Northern Cape Hub

Company Description
-We have an exciting position for a Manager Commercial NC Hub who will lead the Commercial function team to support site leadership in optimising the commercial value of the site operations in the most safe, effective, and efficient way.
This role will report directly into the Senior General Manager (NC Hub) and will form part of the Northern Cape Regional Leadership Team
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Job Description
-As a Manager Commercial NC Hub you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Provide commercial information to develop the Life of Asset and Resource Development Plan.
Break down Group Finance/commercial requirements and performance targets to the site level, translate them into site-specific targets and budgets, and communicate them to on-site teams.
Facilitate the budgeting process for own area of accountability and consolidate inputs (including finance inputs) to draft a 5-year plan and 1-year budget.
Drive departmental performance as per the 5-year plan, track delivery against the plan, challenge outcomes, and hold people to account.
Conduct performance management and improvement by consolidating and communicating commercial reporting insights across disciplines.
Provide advice and decision-making support to the site leadership team, ensuring a commercial lens to all strategic decisions.
Facilitate departmental risk management, consolidate, and manage risk/opportunity register across own discipline to ensure risks are flagged, captured, adequately addressed, and followed up.
Function as an on-site interface to IM, Supply Chain and Legal for contract management and budgeting/financial resourcing implications.
Proactively identify commercial-specific challenges and opportunities that new technology could address.
Identify new technologies for the on-site Commercial work once the solution design is executed.
Establish a purpose-led, high-performing culture of excellence that cultivates inclusivity and diversity and creates a highly skilled and experienced mining professional team that enables mine and business performance.
Take a proactive approach to guarantee compatibility between external and internal requirements, establish appropriate governance protocols, delegate accountabilities, conduct thorough investigations into incidents, and continually monitor rehabilitation activities within the specific discipline.

Qualifications

-Grade 12
Postgraduate/Tertiary qualifications in Business Accounting, Finance, Economics
SA Drivers Licence
MBA/Master’s in finance or commerce will be advantageous

Experience

Understand commercial/business drivers, best practices, and how they impact business performance.
Awareness of new technologies and their impact on commercial activities.
Familiarity with business improvement tools and techniques.
Knowledge of financial metrics, cost management, and budgeting tools.
Leadership tools for creating a high-performance culture.
Data management and analysis for decision-making.
Knowledge of safety, health, environment, and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information
-What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
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