Senior Specialist Investment Support

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Capital Controls Support

• Oversee the development of detailed analytical estimates from ground up calculating the direct and indirect costs and contingency requirements (first principles estimating).
• Provide functional support with regards to estimating costing planning & scheduling and benchmarking.
• Ensure outputs from Project Front End Development considers all issues affecting scope definition and estimates and incorporates Project Engineering and Safety disciplines into the programme.

Technical and Contractual Support

• Support operational teams and Supply Chain with the technical contract interrogation in evaluating the robustness assumptions and compliance of contractor proposals and claims
• Provide insights into technical requirements scope clarity and risk allocation in support of contracting strategies

Investment Analysis and Non-Financial Capital Reporting

• Assist in preparation of non-financial reporting on capital performance (reporting coordinated by Snr Manager Investment Support) including schedule progress quality indicators and technical performance metrics
• Support benchmarking and performance insights for non-financial performance indicators in capital excellence
• Portfolio Risk Assessment and Prioritisation Support
• Support detailed analyses for portfolio risk management incl. design maturation and risk analysis for project prioritisation and for cash flow optimisation
• Support assessment and documentation of change-of-scope and variation requests to ensure alignment with approved thresholds and governance requirements
• Highlight interdependencies constraints and risk exposures to inform prioritisation and capital allocation

Post-Investment Review Contribution

• Support execution of post investment reviews including data gathering analysis of outcomes versus plan and synthesis of lessons learned
• Translate post-investment findings into improvements in estimating norms benchmarking baselines and planning assumptions

Collaboration and Guidance to Site Teams

• Maintain close working relationships with project managers sponsors and site leaders to ensure consistent interpretation of technical standards & timely resolution of invest. challenges
• Escalate systemic technical concerns and provide input for continuous improvement of capital discipline practices.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values is inclusive and promotes diversity supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory legislative and permitting requirements.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Technical Field (preferably in Cost Estimating and/or Quantity Surveying

Experience:

• 5-7 years industry related working experience

Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:

• Strong understanding of project management disciplines (project controls cost schedule risk and contract management) within defined standards and frameworks
• Extensive knowledge of developing cost estimates for projects (basis of estimate) using a project estimate database
• Knowledge of probabilistic analysis contingency and escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of project cost and planning software/tools
• Capital investment governance frameworks including application of policies standards and assurance processes
• Investment analysis and non-financial capital performance reporting methodologies
• Experience in contractor and contract management in capital project environments

Technical Skills

• Proficient in estimating from first principles (including benchmarking costs escalations etc. from established database) for complex and/or large projects.
• Proficient in project scheduling methodogies (eg. Critical Path Method (CPM) Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)) for reviewing construction sequences method statements work breakdown structures and resources requirements for complex and/or large projects.
• Proficienct in conducting detailed capital review and management and assess project readiness planning quality and execution capability
• Proficient in portfolio risk analysis incl. identification of interdependencies constraints and trade-offs
• Capability to interrogate technical and contractual information to assess assumptions compliance and risk allocation
• Ability to support post-investment reviews incl. analysis of outcomes & synthesis of actionable insights

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

18 May 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time