Finance and Admin Manager (Steelpoort) at Samancor Chrome

Description

• To lead the Financial and Administration Team in providing a totally integrated Financial and Administration function to the Plants.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Strategy:

• Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Financial, Stores and Administration Functions.
• Provide Functional and Process Leadership to Management teams with respect to the investment process.

Strategic Management:

• Represent Samancor Chrome on the board of Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures.
• Chair the Rehabilitation Fund and ensure adherence to Trust Deed and relevant legislation.
• Manage the Treasury Strategy in terms of Forex, Capital expenditure, Working Capital, Asset Finance and Business Growth.
• Manage Tax exposure in terms of taxes due, Tax Planning and compliance to legal requirement.
• Manage strategic relationships with Bankers and potential funders.
• Manage and maintain the Samancor Chrome Business Model and Valuation.
• Manage relationships with Group Insurers.
• Mitigate risks by ensuring adequate insurance for assets and liabilities.
• Review the Smelter Closure Cost Reports and make recommendations.

Strategic Customers:

• Draft, review and maintain contracts as negotiated in conjunction with legal counsel.
• Assist with the internal interpretation of contracts when required.
• Arrange for internal/external legal opinions where required.

Financial Management:

• Manage the Financial, Costing, Capital, Material, Contract and Security functions for the Departments.
• Manage and control the Financial, Costing and Capital processes.
• Manage the various Samancor Chrome Retirement Funds.
• Quantify financial impact and risk of employee benefits.
• Comply with statutory requirements.
• Approve travel allowances and travel claims for payment.
• Approve study loan applications.
• Approve and authorise the Payment process.

Policies and Procedures:

• Initiate, approve and ensure adherence to policies, procedure, standards, protocols, work instructions, codes of practice, etc.

Audits:

• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors
• Ensure Corporate Governance
• Ensure Best Practices through the implementation of effective internal controls 

Capital:

• Review Capital Investment Proposals (CIP)
• Review Capital project evaluations (NPV)
• Ensure that required levels of information are addressed to facilitate the approval process

Business Improvement:

• Lead Business Improvement by transferring Best Practice
• Ensure standardisation of functional application areas across the business
• Benchmark Global and internal Best Practice
• Participate in all projects and processes as an integral part of the management team
• Review sensitivity and value studies in order to optimise asset utilisation
• Review Financial scenarios and make improvement and implementation recommendations 
• Liaise with Projects regarding investment opportunities

Reporting:

• Review Financial, Capital and Project Reports
• Report progress against Project Schedules
• Report progress against internal KPI's
• Report to external stakeholders regarding financial performance and controls
• Ensure that reporting timetables are met
• Compile the Leadership Agenda for the Department

Tubatse Chrome Club and Tubatse Residence Facilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, cost controls, forecasting, stock procurement, and gross operating profitability.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor heads of departments (HODs), housekeeping, maintenance, and food and beverage (F&B) staff.
• Administration & HR: Ensure compliance with South African labour laws, performance reviews, and training.
• Maintenance & Safety: Uphold strict facility standards, environmental sustainability, and health and safety regulations.

GROWTH

• Drive continuous improvement through operational excellence.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation 
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Values

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Degree or National Diploma in Accounting/Financial management
• 8 years relevant experience, with at least 3 years managerial experience
• MBA/MBL advantageous 

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the functioning of the international financial markets within the South African context.
• Generally accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of a SAP User.

Closing Date: 02 October 2026