Job Openings at Exxaro Resources

PURPOSE:

• Be a leading subject matter expert within Exxaro on market fundamentals of the selected portfolio of minerals to provide direction on commodity markets and pricing
• Accountable for financial modelling and valuation in transactions both investment and divestment as well as during screening of acquisition opportunities
• Support Group Manager Growth in the project management of acquisition and divestment transaction processes, including managing external parties and service providers.
• Identify and develop growth opportunities
• Maintain a robust external scanning and identification process for Growth
• Contribute to the management of the investment portfolio, aligning with strategic goals and constraints
• Progress prioritised opportunities through the M&A life cycle efficiently Conduct sound business valuations and support deal structuring
• Support negotiation and deal closure as a leading member of transaction teams.
• Collateral collaboration within the Growth team in the execution of the mineral’s investment strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall Group strategy.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BCom (Hons) Finance (Essential/Minimum or)
• Bachelor of Economics (Hons) (Essential/Minimum or)
• B Engineering (Hons) (Essential/Minimum or)
• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)
• Master of Business Administration (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in supporting M&A activities, business development strategies, and managing business growth initiatives in a mining or related corporate environment.
• Technical understanding of financial modelling, valuation techniques, investment analysis, deal structuring, and negotiation processes.
• Capability to support senior management with insights and detailed analyses.
• Strong planning, organising and integration skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment under pressure and manage tight deadlines. 8-10 years Essential/Minimum Management

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (to be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (to be conducted by Exxaro)
• Registered with Professional Body (Recommended/Desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    

Acquisition transaction execution 

• Support Group Manager-Growth in the project management of acquisition transaction processes
• Lead small-scale acquisition transactions.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with external stakeholders involved in transactions i.e., transaction advisors, legal counsel, consultants, etc.
• Develop investment case for presentation to Board, Board Investco, Exco and other governance structures.

Commodity markets and pricing 

• Be a leading subject matter expert within Exxaro on market fundamentals of the selected portfolio of minerals.
• Developing and regularly reviewing Exxaro’s view of commodity price forecasts for the selected portfolio of minerals.
• Stay informed and knowledgeable on the mining and commodity industry.
• Relationship management of commodity data/intelligence service providers, M&A data platforms, etc.
• Contribute to company strategy formulation bringing forth insights and intelligence from commodity markets and industry dynamics

Divestment transaction execution 

• Support Group Manager-Growth in the project management of divestment transaction processes including preparation, execution, and post- transaction activities.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with external stakeholders involved in transactions i.e., transaction advisors, legal counsel, consultants, etc.
• Lead transaction advisors in the development of sell side documents Such as information memorandum and others.
• Lead in the evaluation of bidders in the divestment process across the various phase of the process.
• Lead small-scale divestment transactions

Execute pipeline development 

• Develop and present initial desktop investment theses for screening of opportunities incorporating technical, financial and others functional. areas to provide a comprehensive picture of the potential investment.
• Prioritise opportunities based on desktop investment theses.
• Present investment theses to governance structures
• Interact with investment banks, advisory firms, and industry networks to identify potential opportunities

Financial modelling 

• Financial modelling and valuation of acquisition transactions incorporating insights, intelligence and nuances specific to the commodity sector & geographical region as well as those specific to target assets.
• Financial modelling of potential opportunities in the development of desktop investment theses during screening of opportunities.
• Review financial modelling assumptions and outputs from transaction advisors and other partners and manage relationships at this level

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PURPOSE:

• In conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit, leading a team of forensic investigation experts in investigating and preventing financial and corporate fraud, misconduct, and other illicit activities within the Group.
• Oversee and conduct complex investigations into financial fraud, corruption, embezzlement, cybercrime, and other misconduct.
• Ensure that investigations are conducted independently in line with all legal requirements and related internal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, prosecution authorities, legal teams, and external experts as needed.
• Collaborate with Senior Management as well as Business Unit management to ensure that investigations are conducted in an effective and timeous manner.
• Report forensic investigation outcomes to the Head of Internal Audit and Exxaro’s Ethics Committee.
• Ensure that all control deficiencies identified during investigations are followed up and closed out.
• Oversee the fraud reporting structures and case management system.
• Head up preventative surveillance and detection strategies including but not limited to data mining, intelligence gathering, lifestyle audits, fraud risk assessments, proactive forensic audits in identified high- risk areas, and fraud awareness campaigns.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Promoting a culture of compliance, in an innovative environment. Reinforcing ethical behaviour to safeguard company reputation.
• Keeping abreast of technology and innovations which may assist people in engaging in unethical behaviour and acts.
• Staying informed in the latest reliable information with regards to fraud and corruption.
• Competing for limited resources in the organisation.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 10 years Demonstrable experience in forensic investigations and audit, with a proven track record of managing complex investigations in a corporate environment, preferably within the mining industry. Strong operational exposure to fraud prevention and detection.
• At least 5 years in managerial position. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent knowledge of forensic accounting techniques, investigative methodologies and criminal procedures. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.  (Essential/Minimum)    Management

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    

Audit Management    

• Maintain investigation reports of a high standard that can effectively be used in internal disciplinary hearings and court proceedings.
• Quarterly report of Forensic Audit statistics.
• Document control of all Anti Bribery and Corruption (ABAC) related policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective proactive fraud prevention and fraud detection strategies.

Best Practice and Knowledge Management    

• Implement ABAC prevention controls.
• Ensure controls identified are recorded to the Group control framework.
• Participate in the evaluation of discipline-specific standards, principles, and practices

Compliance, Governance and Assurance    

• Observe and enforce discipline to ensure compliance with codes of practice, instructions, procedures, directives, authorisations, exceptions etc. issued by mine management, commodity manager or the relevant group manager.
• Investigate all breaches and contraventions.
• Ensure compliance with provisions of Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and all other related safety legislation.
• ABAC related policies and procedures to be aligned with best practice and compliant with applicable legislation and regulation.

Forensic Investigations    

• Be accountable for conducting Forensic accounting and fraud investigation throughout the organisation.
• Lead a team of experts in ensuring that investigations are conducted to the correct regulatory standards and ensure that investigations are thorough in nature.
• Be the custodian of forensic investigation methodologies used by the organisation and ensure that the standards are world class.
• Involve the necessary stakeholders and regulatory bodies, in an investigation when necessary and report to regulatory bodies.
• Support and report to the Head of internal Audit, on investigations being conducted in the organisation
• Report, give visibility and highlight high risks to the Head of internal audit.
• Support the head of internal audit in giving feedback to the board.
• Ensure the protection of Exxaro’s reputation through conducting thorough investigations , which may include ;  review of public records, background investigations, interviews of knowledgeable parties, analysis of real evidence to identify possible forgery and/or document alterations, surveillance and inspection of business premises, analysis of individual financial transactions or statements, review of business records to identify fictitious vendors, employees, and/or business activities, interview suspects, witnesses and victims.

Functional Excellence    

• Assist in the standardisation, simplification, and speed-up of functional processes and eliminate duplication and bureaucracy.
• Apply functional best practices and promote sharing of best practices/ knowledge.
• Execute functional excellence initiatives.
• Identify critical functional risks.

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PURPOSE

To implement and maintain International Organisation for Standardisation and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification related systems.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12/Standard 10 (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE: 

•  2-3 years Relevant exposure to International Organisation for Standardisation and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification integrated management systems specifically in terms of the following: ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards implementation and maintenance.   (Essential/Minimum)    Operational

REQUIREMENTS:

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)Implementing Integrated Management Syste (Essential/Minimum)Competence: SAP Position Specific Module (Essential/Minimum)Competence: MS Office Relevant Package (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    

Administration and Document Control    

• Implement and maintain a document management system
• Ensure document control through document retention by copying, scanning and capturing the documents on the document management system
• Ensure accurate record keeping, maintenance and administration of all documentation related to the relevant enablement systems
• Review existing system documentation and develop new ways of working
• Establish an effective methodology of business operations, communication and control whereby statutory and corporate compliance and appropriate mitigation risk is achieved - where applicable to Business Unit (BU)
• Identify areas for further development and system improvements and assist with implementation

Compliance, Governance and Assurance    

• Ensure standardised, detailed and systematic approach is taken when facilitating activities to ensure the continued compliance to permit requirements
• Implement and maintain effective Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) enablement systems

Customer and Client Relationship Management    

• Provide support to customers in order to achieve a consistent Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) enablement systems
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and appropriate parties
• Ensure customers satisfaction with delivery of SHEC management systems services

Safe and Healthy Work Environment    

• Adhere to all health/safety practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
• Address all unsafe practices, potential hazardous situations and rectify/ report to superior

Technical Support    

• Collate information and development of standardised reports (monthly/quarterly/annually)
• Report on BU management reviews
• Monitor audits and audit findings
• Track and monitor action plans for audit compliance
• Assist with coordination of training programmes
• Assist with the administration of functional forums, Communities of Practice (COPs) etc.
• Conducting International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) based inspections
• Monitor and reporting procedural statuses
• ISOSystems assistance and training

Behavioural Alignment    

Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective

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PURPOSE:

• Drive business transformation across the operational value chain at the business unit through application of innovative data-driven insights covering the entire operations end-to-end value chain.
• Enables value to be created and to improve operations business performance.
• Identifies, develops, and drives innovations and efficiencies to create business value.
• Continually synthesize the latest research and trends for insights and external benchmarking and make recommendations on what to leverage within the business.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum or)
• B Eng (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 6-8 years Relevant job-specific experience with successful management of Business Improvement preferably in a mining or resources environment.  (Essential/Minimum)    Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    

Best Practice and Knowledge Management    

• Create and manage professional networks
• Participate in professional external forums
• Continuously monitors exchange and preservation of information between operations and individuals to facilitate effective knowledge management
• Stay abreast with advances in field of Business Improvement and Innovation

Change Management    

• Driving change management needed across the organisation for transforming the core of coal operations digitally from market to resource whilst developing a systematic way to ensure mining operations disruption takes place
• Define and drive pilots to implement change that will transform the current practices in mining
• Ensure all relevant employees are effectively trained and competent to perform required duties in a disciplined manner in support of the digital initiative that impact their role

Continuous Improvement    

• Develops, executes and implements complex projects and process improvements to drive continuous improvement to current excellence standards across the organization
• Provides subject matter knowledge and advanced expertise to integrate multiple areas/functions in the operations value chain
• Utilizing a substantial understanding of best practices and procedures, monitors processes and ensures knowledge and learnings are shared between business units (BU’s)
• Using continuous improvement tools, analytical insights, and influencing skills, identify, propose, defend, and implement value chain improvements and optimization opportunities
• Create new opportunities and drive new development projects that will lead to profitable growth

Digital Strategy    

• Develop a digital strategy to transform the operational value chain
• Manage and operationalise the digital strategy to ensure alignment to the 2023 Business Strategy
• Develop in-house capabilities and ability to identify and prioritise mining challenges
• Develop a mining innovation magnet to attract innovative companies globally through partnerships with Start-ups, innovative companies, universities, Research and Development (R&D) centres, technology incubators etc. to come up with new unknown solutions to solve unique mining problems
• Participate in selecting, evaluating and developing innovative solutions for digital applications
• Define, run pilots and operationalise learnings from pilots in a
• ‘start-up way’
• Investigate opportunity to launch "Digital@Exxaro” leveraging digital core competencies in the Industry, whilst identifying opportunities to monetise internal capabilities and managing Digital IP (the process from mining problem identification to solution implementation)

Project Management    

• Develop and maintain a digital Business Unit (BU) project plan in accordance with established governance process
• Establish and maintain digital projects frameworks and processes to be followed for project reviews and approvals through dedicated forums by determining frequency for project reviews and approvals, and the agreed quorum for the forums to take place
• Evaluate and complete projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements
• Ensure that the business case for the digital initiative contributes to overall success of the business unit
• Ensure that benefits tracking for all digital initiatives are in place and the BU benefits from process efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation of digital initiatives
• Convene standing digital steering committees at the BU and ensure collaboration and participation by all relevant stakeholders
• Scope initiatives to develop a charter with approximate timeline, resource requirement, cost estimate and value for the initiative as defined by the governance process
• Ensure agile and flexible initiative delivery with rapid prototyping, test and learn capabilities
• Collaborate with BU management to prepare for and participate in corporate digital feedback sessions
• Ensure BU governance is adhered to and reporting for visibility and management of risks
• Identification of opportunities for value creation and track delivery of expected value
• Integration with other BUs for learnings realised and for lift and shift opportunities
• Stay up-to-date with advances in field of technology and innovation.
• Work together with the various heads of department to identify applicable use cases for the BU
• Support BU improvement initiatives through business analysis, idea generation facilitation and structured innovation