Business Planning Analyst, D1, NVC051 / 25GS

Seriti; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Gauteng, Vereeniging, is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to analyze monthly expenditures against capital plans, develop long-term strategies, and track operational performance. Candidates must have a degree in finance or engineering and three years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Proficiency in SAP and XERAS software is advantageous. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field, with 1 year in a supervisor position.
• Understanding of ERP systems, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Understanding of cost planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse monthly spend against the approved capital plan.
• Assist in developing long-term plans for the mine.
• Continuously track and report operational financial performance.
• Develop and maintain a Xeras costing model for operations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Networking skills

Planning skills

Organizing skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Office Excel

MS Office PowerPoint

Computer literacy

Education

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

Tools

SAP

XERAS - Mining Software

Job description

Job title : Business Planning Analyst, D1, NVC051 / 25GS

Job Location : Gauteng, Vereeniging Deadline : September 06, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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

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