Commercial Analyst

1. Safety

• Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment

2. Performance and Delivery

• Assist Commercial Advisor in breakdown of financial targets down to site work areas.
• Provide operational support to the budgeting and forecasting process on site collating inputs and supplying analyses on behalf of Commercial Advisor and Commercial Finance Specialists.
• Draft effective financial reports & analyses in line with Valterra standards.
• Monitor site financial performance highlighting deviations to Commercial Advisor & Com. Finance Specialists.
• Supply data analyses & insights for Commercial Advisor & Finance Specialist discussions with disciplines.
• Prepare business cases and sensitivity analyses for improvement opportunities.
• Support quantification of financial impact of improvement measures.
• Support implementation of Commercial improvement initiatives (e.g. dashboard roll-out).
• Feedback improvement needs and ideas to Commercial Advisor
• Process month-end JVs and accruals
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee the requisition process in the Accounts department
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance

3. People & Teams

• Create a purpose-led high-performing culture within the discipline that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity on Act as a role model and actively engage as a team member in all team processes.

4. Compliance

• Ensure discipline with external (legislative regulatory permitting) requirements Valterra standards and CA&SI governance

This role is in the Finance Department at a C4 level reporting to the Commercial Advisor.

Qualifications :

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Tertiary qualifications within Business Accounting Finance Economics
• Postgraduate within Business Accounting Finance Economics advantageous
• Valid EB/Code 08 drivers license

Technical Skills

• At least 2 years experience in the Accounting field
• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
• Monitoring of benchmarks and identification of performance gaps
• Data collection and management
• Application of management accounting processes
• Data collection analysis and management for decision-making

Additional Information :

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer marketing metals globally with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines 3 smelters and 2 refineries giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chainfrom resource to market.

We explore we mine we concentrate we smelt we refine and we market. As a result we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29000 employees we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

01 December 2025

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time