Planning and Compliance Specialist

Competent Candidates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-renowned mining company is seeking a Planning and Compliance Specialist through Competent Candidates for a contract role until January 2026. The role focuses on financial governance and compliance, managing budgets and stakeholder engagement effectively. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a relevant discipline and proven experience in financial planning and compliance, especially in a multi-national environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to responsible product production and drive financial successes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or relevant practical experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience in financial planning, compliance, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional IM budget planning and compliance activities.
• Oversee finance expenditure and reporting cycles.
• Drive cost control initiatives and provide financial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Reporting

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Opportunity : Planning and Compliance Specialist (Contract until January 2026)

Contract Duration : As soon as possible until January 2026

Are you a driven financial planning and compliance professional with experience in governance, finance, ERP systems, and stakeholder engagement? Our client, a world-renowned mining company committed to the responsible production of future-enabling products such as copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients, is seeking a Planning and Compliance Specialist to join their dynamic team on a contract basis.

Role Overview

This role is instrumental in supporting the Information Management (IM) Planning and Compliance Manager by driving financial governance, compliance, demand planning, and reporting processes. You will oversee budget planning, manage financial controls, streamline expenditure reporting, and ensure enterprise-wide compliance with financial standards across systems and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional IM budget planning and compliance activities.
• Oversee finance expenditure, reporting cycles, and ERP configuration (SAP).
• Maintain and monitor capital and operational expenditure governance.
• Drive cost control initiatives and provide financial insights to IM leadership.
• Prepare, review, and align forecasts with BU Finance and Global IM.
• Reconcile resources and recoveries; track timesheets, invoices, and journals.
• Coordinate annual budgets, reviews, approvals, and system uploads.
• Ensure Vendor and Supply Chain compliance (contract governance, Ariba, SLAs).
• Maintain accurate financial documentation, registers, and reporting controls.
• Serve as a liaison for IM governance, audits, integration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the implementation of demand management and change communications.
• Lead internal control and compliance processes, including ICFR attestation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or relevant Information Management discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent practical experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience in financial planning, compliance, and ERP (SAP preferred).
• Strong stakeholder engagement, change management, and communication skills.
• Experience in a multi-national environment, ideally in mining or a similar sector.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical, budgeting, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working across time zones and in hybrid environments.
• Commitment to safety, governance, and continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work flexibly across time zones and teams.

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