Commercial Analyst

Anglo American; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PGM producer in Thabazimbi is seeking a Finance professional to assist in monitoring financial performance and supporting budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and aligns with a high-performing culture. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in the Accounting field.
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Commercial Advisor in breaking down financial targets.
• Provide operational support to budgeting and forecasting.
• Draft effective financial reports and analyses.
• Monitor site financial performance.
• Process month-end JVs and accruals.

Skills

Accounting experience

Data collection and management

Knowledge of operational processes

Monitoring benchmarks

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tertiary qualifications in Business Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Postgraduate in Business Accounting, Finance, or Economics (advantageous)

Job description

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.

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.

This role is based in Amandelbult Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa

Job Description

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

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 JV's and accruals
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee the requisition process in the Accounts department
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance

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

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

This role is in the Finance Departmentat 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

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 chain—from 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 29,000 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