Senior Portfolio Planner

Glencore; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading copper producer in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Portfolio Planner to support and grow their Copper Portfolio. This role requires excellent project and financial management skills, with a focus on long-term strategic planning and performance reporting. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in large-scale projects and strong leadership abilities. They will work closely with diverse teams to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in large-scale projects.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role within the resources industry.
• Experience within mining and / or EPC / EPCM companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support regional operations focusing on capital and project planning.
• Ensure strategic projects are completed within budget.
• Coordinate critical capital project inputs for budget cycles.

Skills

Portfolio delivery and management

Project and financial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership and relationship-building

Education

Engineering, construction management, or related disciplines

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP ERP

SAP PS / EPPM

Job description

Position Overview

Glencore Copper is one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of copper with mining operations and development projects in key mining regions of Africa, Australia, and America.

Based at our Melrose Arch office in South Africa, the Senior Portfolio Planner supports our projects and current operations in Africa, helping grow and develop our Copper Portfolio.

Responsibilities

Support regional operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), focusing on long-term capital and project planning.

Ensure all strategic projects are completed within approved Life of Asset (LoA) and portfolio budget commitments by identifying and analyzing deviations, managing variations, and implementing improvements.

Support timely project performance reports for senior management, detailing deviation to plan.

Participate in assurance activities, identify risks, and ensure that lessons learned are incorporated into future projects.

Support the ongoing performance of the Regional PMO framework and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Work closely with project directors, engineering, construction, and other functions to ensure financial discipline and alignment with project goals.

Review detailed budget and schedule analyses, and financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Coordinate all critical capital project inputs for the LoA and budget cycles to ensure overall capital portfolio consists of effective delivery plans and alignment to strategic project objectives.

Drive capital and operating expenditure budget reviews, monitor equipment and fleet requirements, and manage performance on set business frequencies (e.g. monthly and quarterly review cycles).

Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Experience

Experience in portfolio delivery and management.

Strong technical exposure in mining and construction.

Experience in project and financial management.

Familiarity with project governance, capital management, and financial reporting standards.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP ERP and SAP PS / EPPM preferred.

Proven experience with brownfield project design and execution.

Knowledge and application of earned value techniques.

Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, both internal and external stakeholders.

Control Elements

• Glencore Group Standards
• IPR / Stage gate reviews
• Delegated authorities
• Monthly reports
• Life of Asset (LoA)
• Portfolio budgets

Training, Skills & Expertise Checklist

Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans for mine development and operations, aligning short-term plans with overall business goals.

Tertiary qualifications – engineering, construction management, project management and / or related disciplines.

10+ years of estimating experience in large-scale and complex projects, including but not limited to civil, structural and MEP (mechanical, electrical & piping).

5+ years' experience in a similar role within the resources industry.

Experience within mining and / or EPC / EPCM companies is a plus.

Demonstrated skills to identify, analyse and solve problems in a logical, expedient, and decisive manner.

Technical knowledge of project control, engineering, procurement, contract administration and construction techniques.

Proficiency in general costing and estimating systems, cost control, change management and trending programmes.

Strong understanding of project control management considering different contract delivery models.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organisation with ability to leverage networking capabilities to drive and influence decisions.

Experience working in Africa would be advantageous.

English language skills.

French would be advantageous.

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Reports to GCA Regional Portfolio Management Office (PMO) / Controls Lead Seniority Level Mid-Senior level.

Employment Type Full-time. Job Function Finance and Sales. Industries Mining.

Glencore is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Through our IDEAL framework (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement, and Local), Glencore is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential.