Careers at Glencore

• Glencore is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Commercial Marketing & Logistics team. This role offers comprehensive exposure to the full commercial cycle, supporting sales, purchases, and logistics operations across domestic and export markets. It is designed for a highly motivated professional ready to develop expertise in commodity marketing and logistics from the ground up.
• This position is structured to provide hands-on experience in the execution of contracts, physical cargo movements, and operational processes, providing a strong foundation for a career at the forefront of global commodity trading.                                                             

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• This role is structured for hands on learning and immediate impact, requiring high attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Execute and manage the physical movement process for cargo (road, rail, port operations, and sea freight) to ensure cargo flow is optimised, risks are mitigated, and profitability is maximised.
• Own the administrative and operational execution of purchase and sales contracts, including accurate and timely invoicing, payment processing, and comprehensive financial reconciliation.
• Assist in the negotiation and execution of logistics agreements and commercial terms with various third-party service providers and counterparties.
• Assist in structuring and execute commercial frameworks to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis on domestic and relevant international markets, monitoring price trends, supply and demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors affecting commodity prices.
• Develop market reports and analysis to support the wider commercial and trading team, identifying new opportunities and managing inherent risks.
• Develop and maintain risk management strategies to protect the company from price volatility and market fluctuations.
• Monitor and assess the risk exposure of the commodities portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations that may impact commodity Commercial Marketing & Logistics activities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, brokers, and industry peers.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to enhance the company's Commercial Marketing & Logistics capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CA/CFA/Actuary/Masters

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated commercial acumen with a drive to deliver value.
• Conscientious, with an exceptional work ethic and meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and outperforms in fast-paced, results-orientated environments.
• Capable of multi-tasking, prioritising, and adapting to evolving international best practices.
• Team-player with an independent, flexible approach.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

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• We are seeking a detail-orientated, proactive and highly motivated professional to join our Global HR Services team in Johannesburg, South Africa, through the HR Hub which supports key operational processes for multiple Glencore offices worldwide. Gain exposure to international HR operations and best practice and contribute to impactful employee experiences across the globe. Benefit from valuable in-service work experience, skills and knowledge that will assist in launching your career within the Human Resources field.
• The HR Services Partner works in a shared service centre environment (our HR Hub). This role requires strong organisational skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, globally matrixed environment. Key areas of responsibility include coordinating onboarding and offboarding activities, maintaining accurate employee records in Workday, and providing consistent administrative support across multiple countries and jurisdictions. You will be supported through the Human Resources structure in performing your duties.

Primary Task & Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing employment contracts, amendments, termination agreements, and related documentation in line with global and local requirements for multiple locations. Ensure accuracy and consistency of terms and conditions for all contracts. Collaborate with HR Leads to update templates as necessary.
• Responsible for timely delivery of any HR administrative documentation, in keeping with defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Responsible for doing the end-to-end employee onboarding and offboarding included but not limited to the below,
• Onboarding: working with the Talent Acquisition teams from the point of offer acceptance; initiate hire process in Workday; schedule induction sessions and support IT and Office Services with new joiner logistics.
• Offboarding: ensuring timely processing of terminations in Workday; all supporting documentation and access revocation.
• Intercompany transfer: supporting both onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Initiate processes for all transactions in Workday for new joiners, leavers and all employee life cycle changes, within payroll processing deadlines for all locations within scope.
• Raise tickets/escalations where required and track issue resolution.
• Run monthly / quarterly Workday reports and validate data for completion and accuracy, as needed.
• Ensure timely collection of all required documents and completion of tasks, follow up where required for payroll critical activity.
• Respond to employee and manager queries through HR service channels (email, portal, ticketing system) as appropriate.
• Manage employee digital personnel dossiers (e-files) and ensure Workday records are up to date; perform regular reviews through reporting and controlling.
• Provide support for HR-related inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed to Regional Leads. Contribute to training materials and knowledge-sharing for the HR Hub teams.
• Maintain data integrity by running queries, auditing and analysing data.
• Liaise with Regional to ensure compliance with local labour laws and global standards.
• Support the implementation of global processes, policies, and initiatives.
• Collaborate and propose changes on the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes and support the improvement of Workday, resulting in changes to our efficiency and effectiveness. Identify opportunities to streamline HR operations and improve service delivery.

Key Relationships:

• HR Business Partners
• Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Payroll Operations Partners
• Workday Specialists
• Regional Leads, where applicable

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Between 3 and 10 years of work experience.
• A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or another field of study.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, for example MS Word, Excel, etc.
• An extension to a permanent contract may be granted after one year, based on the employee’s performance.

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• Discipline related to National Diploma / Degree
• Computer Literate (MS Office), Proficient in English written language, medical fitness for underground
• Performance / results driven, accurate and timeous completion of assignments, ability to function independently and good interpersonal skills

Closing date: 08/04/2026

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• We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Operations Partner to be part of a Payroll Services and Global HR team in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are embarking on a significant change to enhance the way we deliver Payroll and HR Services to our network of global marketing and corporate offices. These offices, which vary in size, host our corporate and marketing employees engaged in front, middle, and back-office roles that supports its functions.
• The HR Hub supports the HR administration for multiple Glencore offices globally. The HR Hub is based on a shared services model and provides a portfolio of services including Payroll and HR Services. The Payroll Operations Partner will work regionally delivering the payroll operations to a cluster of locations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Primary Task & Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll regulatory oversight, with guidance from Regional Leads, HR Hub Lead and payroll services provider
• Within the global payroll operating model, responsible for multiple payrolls operationally, which includes:
• Ensure that all relevant payroll related input is loaded to the outsourced service provider’ portal
• Monitoring integration performance (payroll data from Workday and/or SuccessFactors to payroll services provider)
• Adherence to the payroll processing calendar, e.g. ensure input deadlines met
• Validates payroll output, i.e. processing output from payroll services provider
• Responds to queries on payroll input
• Checks and approves final payroll, reporting controls
• End of pay cycle requirements, including:
• Monitoring integration performance (GL to SAP and pay-slips to Workday and/or SuccessFactors)
• Forecasts funding requirements and responding to Accounting / Finance queries
• Monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports, as may be required
• Benefits regulatory oversight and implementation of mandatory occupational benefits,
• Benefit enrolment and management, in so far as is relevant for accurate payroll processing
• Manage deductions and payments to various third parties, where applicable
• Participates in Workday and/or SuccessFactors enhancement for the employee experience and for payroll operational efficiency
• Maintains local Standard Operating Procedures for countries in scope (adopting and championing Global Operating Model)
• Payroll audits – responds to auditors’ requests for data
• Responds to general- or payroll enquiries from employees and stakeholders in a timely manner

Key Relationships:

• Payroll Service provider
• Third parties, e.g. benefits providers
• Managers and Leads
• Employees

Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications or tertiary qualifications
• A tertiary degree is seen as beneficial
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, for example MS Excel, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken English

Work Experience & Skill Requirements:

• Experience of working with an outsourced payroll vendor is beneficial
• Experience of working with different international payrolls may be beneficial
• Can manage complex, ad-hoc solutions based on business need with a ‘fix-it’ mentality
• Experience of working within a bustling, corporate environment required
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with multiple stakeholders and is committed to delivering exceptional service
• Is comfortable working independently, cross-functional, across geographies in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Has ability to self-manage multiple priorities at pace and meet deadlines

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• Participation in the P1/P2 Work Integrated Learning programme to gain relevant practical experience in the qualification discipline
• Completion of practical training and workplace exposure required by the academic institution for qualification completion

Closing date: 08/04/2026