Commercial Analyst at Valterra… · Thabazimbi

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Add Location : Thabazimbi

Job Description

Performance & Delivery

• Assist the Commercial Advisor in the 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 the Commercial Advisor and Senior Specialist Commercial.
• Draft effective financial reports & analyses, in line with Valterra standards.
• Monitor site financial performance, highlighting deviations to Commercial Advisor & Senior Specialist Commercial.
• Supply data analyses & insights for Commercial Advisor & Senior Specialist Commercial 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 the Commercial Advisor.
• Process month-end JV's and accruals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee the purchase requisition process in the Accounts department.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance.

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.

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.

Compliance

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

Site Performance Improvement

• Supply data analyses & insights for Com. Finance Specialist discussions with disciplines.
• Prepare business cases and sensitivity analyses for improvement opportunities.
• Support quantification of financial impact of improvement measures.

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 driver’s 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

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: 17 July 2026