Business Planning Analyst, D1, NVC051/25GS

SeritiZA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to contribute to the Seriti operation's business planning processes. You will assess operational performance and project investments, requiring strong analytical and financial skills. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business or Engineering and a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Position based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related field, with 1 year in a supervisory position.
• Understanding of ERP systems, budgeting, forecasting.
• Experience in Process Cost reporting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyse monthly spend against the approved capital plan.
• Assist in developing long-term plans for the mine.
• Track and report operational financial performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Networking skills

Planning skills

Organizing skills

Education

Degree/National Diploma in Business/Commerce/Finance or Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP

XERAS

Job description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Business Planning Analyst, D1

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: NVC051/25GS

Closing date: 12 August 2025

The role:

Contribute to the delivery of the Seriti operation business planning process, by assessing and analyzing of both current operational performance and future project investments.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Analyse the monthly spend against the approved capital plan for the mine, identifying trends, investigate variances, and identifying and clearly articulate risks and opportunities
• Assist in developing long term plans for the mine incorporating mine and processing, functional and infrastructure plans
• Continuously track and report operational financial performance
• Documents the project justification and the mine’s KPI’s on behalf of the sponsor and evaluates proposed projects
• Identify and develop cost-effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers
• Integration of the short-term plan for the mine and how they compare to one another e.g., this role will perform the analysis of the various costs and product impacts and thereafter suggest amendments to the plan for value optimization
• Interface with operational business units and functional leads on project work, Resource and Development Plans and Life of Mine (LoM) Plans and give inputs into the mine model, working closely with financial controller for the preparation and running of operational cost models though cost accounting methods and models
• Develop and maintain a Xeras costing model for the oprating incorporating the operation specific inputs and way of operating
• Make use of Xeras to calculate the budget and LOM from a zero-base and consolidate the full budget with the calculated values and fixed cost inputs
• Perform analysis to ensure that all commercial decisions consider value (cost, margin, EBIT, FCF), risk, cost and opportunity
• Perform financial analysis including variance, scenario, and option analysis
• Preparing and delivering presentations, reports, and submissions in an objective, comprehensive, and balanced form to a wide range of stakeholders
• Responsible to review and collate all capital inputs in terms of the planning cycles for assigned area of responsibility and submit for mine consolidation
• Track and report cost and productivity initiatives

Requirements:

• Degree/ National Diploma in Business / Commerce / Finance or Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field of which 1 year in a supervisor position.
• Understanding of ERP systems, budgeting, forecasting
• Understanding of cost planning principles; first principles, variable cost, fixed cost, etc
• Experience in Process Cost reporting and planning
• Relevant influencing, networking, planning, organising, and problem-solving skills
• Good analytical skills
• Advanced MS Office Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent computer literacy skills (MS Office)
• SAP experience
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Mining industry experience preferred
• XERAS - Mining Software

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only