Hybrid Specialist Trade Solutions bei Anglo American / De Beers Group

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. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

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.

Execute the fulfillment of contractual Valterra sales transactions to satisfy Valterra and customers’ contractual obligations. Responsibility for first- and second-line governance controls ensuring SOP’s, Tax and Legal protocols are followed.

1. 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. Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

1. Performance and Delivery

• Customer Services
  • Liaise closely with customers sales operatives and deliver a high service level to all customers
  • Facilitate and coordinate customers and supplier’s queries on Invoices to ensure prompt resolution
  • Manage queries on shipping documentation with customers and /or agents
  • Manage the relationship between the Marketing and Accounts Receivable/Payable (Finance) functions

• Contract Execution & Invoicing
  • Execute the OTC (Sales Contracts) as well as ITP (Purchase Contracts) end to end process
  • Check quality certificates to ensure delivered commodity is within contractual tolerances
  • Provide instructions to Customers’ logistics (or in-house) to ensure timely delivery of products
  • Ensure all shipping documentation is in order as required, e.g commercial invoices, shipping/waybills documents, certificate of analysis, packing lists, et al
  • Send shipment notifications to customers and/or agents
  • Generate provisional and final invoices with all supporting documents (Certificates & Delivery)
  • Send invoices to customers after relevant approvals completed
  • Generate Invoices for pre-payments against impending shipments when directed by Front Office and as required per contract
  • Reconciliation of product declared values (for eg: for South Africa - SAD 500 - Customs Export Declaration - Bill of Entry & SAD 554 – Voucher of Correction vs System invoices)
  • Execute month end proceedings

• Reconciliation & Reporting
  • Confirm monthly inventory reconciliation
  • Daily price tracking
  • Monthly price publishing
  • Provide regular and ad hoc reporting on contract status, customer performance status and service delivery.

• Risk Mitigation Measures
  • Work with sales managers to manage shortfalls in supply.
  • Ensure shipping documents, permits, contracts, & customer interactions are compliant with Valterra Platinum governance processes.

• Group Governance and Risk Management
  • Execute all contract execution activities in alignment with Group Business Integrity and Governance. policies
  • Escalate and communicate any contract compliance discrepancies and other risk areas
  • Maintain correct records within all relevant systems

• Process Improvement and ERP System application
  • Support continuous review processes to identify opportunities that will help maximise value
  • Support the implementation of key optimization projects to maximize value for the Marketing BU

1. People & Teams

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

1. Compliance

• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.  

Degree qualified, preferably in Commercial, legal and/or business

Mandarin Proficiently (writing and speaking) will be advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:

• Experience working in a Sales Operations environment
• Commodity Market knowledge (Platinum Group Metals, Base Metals, Bulks)
• Transactional or operational knowledge of detailed product specifications, delivery terms (such as shipping (Containers/Bulk), dead freight, laycans, demurrage penalties, etc.) or documentation requirements (bills of lading or payment requirements based on documents).
• Accounting experience (desirable)
• Relevant experience in contract law and/or contract management in supply chain or other commercial discipline
• PC literacy with a detailed working knowledge of the Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)

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

01/08/2025

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