Job Openings at Glencore

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Completing planned maintenance, breakdowns, and project related work.
• Repairing all trackless mobile equipment.
• Maintenance administration regarding legal requirements.
• The candidate should comply with management decisions/instructions, legal requirements, and company standards/policies.
• Accurate and timeous completion of assignments (results driven).

About you:

• N2 Certificate including relevant trade theory
• Auto Electrician trade certificate section 13/26D
• Portfolio of Evidence (POE)/SETA Statement of results/learnership agreement in support of trade.
• Technical experience in Underground TMM machinery.
• Medically fit to work underground
• Minimum of 2 years trackless mining experience.

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In this role you will be responsible for:

• Compile accurate plans and schedules for operational unit maintenance activities;
• Monitor conformance to plans and highlight important variances to management;
• Verify that all equipment is linked to approved maintenance plans;
• Keep database of assets up to date;
• Maintain maintenance system master data;
• Scheduling of Routine Maintenance Plans for generating work orders;
• Procurement of resources related to routine maintenance;
• Monitor and follow-up on distributed work orders;
• Evaluate and review scheduled work impacted by unforeseen events;
• Liaise with the stakeholders to obtain updates on progress associated with routine maintenance tasks, and update planning if necessary;
• Advise on and report to key stakeholders on problems in areas of responsibility relating to the execution of maintenance tasks;
• Prepare and distribute relevant and appropriate maintenance reports including ad hoc maintenance reports, e.g. performance, failure analysis.

 About you: 

• Grade 12 / N3;
• Formal Maintenance Planning Qualification;
• Five (5) years’ experience in an Engineering field within a mining / plant environment, including four (4) years planned maintenance experience
• Knowledge of the mining process standards, procedures, safety and legal requirements;
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and relevant legislation;
• Working knowledge and experience in computerized planned maintenance systems;
• Proficiency in English (listening, questioning, summarising);
• Good communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders;
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Project & SAP);     
• Proficient in SAP Planned Maintenance Module and Coupa P2P;
• Business communication;
• Business understanding;
• Employee relations;
• Logistics, mining and process knowledge;
• Safety, health, environment and quality knowledge;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Medically fit to work on surface.

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• The incumbent will be responsible for all functions relating to the position Operator (Machine), the role’s purpose is to be responsible to operate mobile machinery in the plant area to move material and product in line with required operational and safety standards

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Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Full N2 qualification (four subjects one being theory)/Applicable Aide certificate

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• Glencore Copper is seeking a Project Assurance Principal to support the growth and development of our Copper Portfolio. This role will support our projects and current operations in Africa.

In this role you will

• Ensure capital investments into respective region of the copper business, whether for sustaining or expansionary purposes is appropriately motivated, executed and managed according to established policy, procedures, and practices.
• Provide input to the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), including relevant processes, systems, and structures for the relevant assets.
• Support with capital project governance and assurance activities across the regional project portfolio Africa, including interaction with and coordination with the PMOs at sites and project committees.
• Assist with effective project reporting across the regional project portfolio to increase transparency, perform cost and schedule analysis and support project reporting to facilitate informed strategic decision making and controls processes.
• Support identification of risks, ensuring all the necessary PMO requirements and standards have been adhered to.
• Conduct detailed project cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting and schedule analyses as part of the capital assurance activities.
• Strong knowledge of risk identification, quantification (qualitative & quantitative), mitigation and portfolio-level risk aggregation.
• Manage and facilitate portfolio risk management programs to support stakeholders in designing, building, commissioning and operating new assets and capabilities.
• Lead or participate in Independent Peer Reviews (IPRs) and assurance reviews as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Develop and maintain risk management standards, templates, guidance and best-practice approaches for Project Managers and PMOs across Copper Africa.
• Support Post Investment Reviews (PIRs), analyse causes of deviations and document lessons learned and corrective actions.
• Maintain and report portfolio-level assurance and risk metrics to the PMO and decision committees.
• Coach and train project teams on risk workshops, quantification techniques and mitigation planning.

Experience

• A Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• +15 years of relevant experience in Project Services, Project Risk Management and Project Management Office (PMO) during all project stages, with a strong focus on capital project governance and execution across all project stages.
• Proven track record of managing and overseeing capital investments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Strong background in project reporting, including the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to enhance transparency and facilitate effective project tracking.
• Proficient in risk management practices, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, ensuring adherence to PMO standards and requirements.
• Familiarity with portfolio management frameworks and tools, with experience in liaising with various stakeholders, including project committees and site PMOs.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achieve project objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven experience in assessing and managing investment risks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial awareness.

Control Elements

• Glencore Group Standards
• Compliance with investment governance frameworks
• Monthly Performance Reports
• Portfolio Review Processes
• Quality assurance services
• Company policies and procedures
• Life of Asset (LoA)

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• The successful candidate will be appointed to lead either the Furnaces or Sinter production area, based on operational requirements and the candidate's experience.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead daily production activities within the assigned production area to ensure safe, stable and efficient operations
• Execute production plans and shift targets, monitor results and take corrective action where performance deviates
• Monitor and optimise furnace throughput, recovery, product quality, power efficiency and stability
• Ensure the availability and effective use of raw materials, consumables, equipment and operational resources
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production teams while driving accountability, discipline and effective shift handovers
• Enforce HSEC requirements, legal obligations, company policies, operating procedures and metallurgical best practices
• Coordinate maintenance, technical and support functions to minimise interruptions and improve plant availability
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for incidents, production interruptions and process deviations
• Drive continuous improvement, cost control, productivity and contractor performance within the area of responsibility

About you:

• Relevant qualification in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering (NQF 6 or higher)
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in heavy industry, pyrometallurgical, ferro-alloys or smelting operations in either a furnaces of Sinter environment
• At least 2 years’ experience in a middle management leadership role
• Expertise and proven track record in production operations, production optimisation and metallurgical process control across large-scale operational environments in either a furnaces of Sinter environment
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making capability
• Knowledge of and experience in HSEQ systems, operational risk management and statutory compliance
• Strong financial acumen, cost control and business performance management skills
• Innovative, practically oriented and able to perform effectively in a high-pressure operational environment

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• We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

Assistant Training Officer - Engineering

• Responsible for coordinating and administering the Section 18.1 and 18.2 Engineering Learnership Programme, assisting the Human Resources Department with learner recruitment, selection, and onboarding, and delivering theoretical and workplace training in the Electrical and Rigging section to ensure learner competence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in compiling Engineering Learner SLP targets, considering learner numbers, attrition, and employment equity requirements.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and induction of engineering learners and practical trainees.
• Coordinate learner placements and training schedules across the Training Centre and operations.
• Maintain accurate learner records in compliance with MQA, QCTO, ISO, and Learning and Development policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly learner progress reports.
• Monitor learner feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the planning and scheduling of training activities and ensure the availability of training materials.
• Deliver training and execute activities within the area of responsibility in accordance with legislative requirements and Glencore policies and procedures.
• Participate in the review and continuous improvement of training materials and learnership program.

Minimum Qualification:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources Development or equivalent qualification.
• An Assessor Certificate.
• Moderator Certificate will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant Engineering experience.
• MS Office Proficiency
• Driver’s License (Code EB/08).

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations, follow instructions and limit risk of non-compliance to the business.
• Ability to inspire and foster commitment, pride, and trust amongst team members by taking a democratic approach, seeking, and valuing contributions and encouraging collaboration.
• Consciousness for details and the ability to produce consistently high quality and accurate work.
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations. Following instructions.  Limiting risk to the business of non-compliance.
• Ability to treat diverse groups of people with respect and effectively employs this diversity to the advantage of the organisation.
• Ability to work consistently hard to achieve deliverables and honour commitments made.
• Ability to carefully and objectively analyse and evaluate information to inform decisions and key actions.
   

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In this role you will be responsible for:

• Data capturing for the HSECQ systems department
• Ensure the accurate and timeous completion of all administration functions required from the role
• Support the maintenance and management of quality management systems in line with ISO 9001:2015 and integrated HSECQ systems requirements
• Management of the document control systems
• Assist with audit programme (internal and external) and related Assurance activities
• Maintain HSECQ systems ISOMetrix.Net, Sharepoint, Portal and SAP DMS
• Support the maintenance and Management of the HSECQ framework, Standards, Legal and other requirements.
• ISO 9001 Auditing management systems
• ISO 9001 Understanding and implementation of quality management systems

About you:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
• Experience in Quality Management Systems
• Good knowledge of HSECQ systems
• Computer literate including SAP knowledge
• Attention to detail and good administration skills
   

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JOB PURPOSE:

• The SAP Finance and Project Systems (FIPS) Specialist will be responsible for the successful implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP FIPS solutions. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SAP FIPS, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize financial processes. The FIPS Specialist plays a pivotal role in the Information Systems organization, working closely with business decision makers and end users to analyse information and document business requirements and map to SAP business processes.
• The FIPS Specialist supports change management activities related to projects, upgrades, and enhancements, communicating changes and benefits to stakeholders to promote adoption and ensure minimal disruption to operations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Information systems functional and technical resources
• Global finance and project systems business process owner
• Subject matter experts
• Senior operations managers

External

• Systems integrators and other technology vendors
• Consultants

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Strategy: Determine complex business requirements (e.g., Functional and Technical, information needs, business processes) through information-gathering sessions.
• System Configuration and Optimization: Responsible for the configuration of SAP FIPS modules to meet business requirements. Optimize SAP FIPS processes and system performance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP FIPS functionality and integration.
• Global harmonized solution: develop solutions to promote adoption of harmonized ways of working across regions and assets while catering for local processes and jurisdictional compliance items. Negotiate agreement of effective global solutions.
• Process improvement: Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement using SAP FIPS functionalities. Implement best practices and process improvements paying careful attention to detail.
• Communication and Collaboration: collaborate effectively and provide leadership to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Training: provide training and support to end-users, key stakeholders, and IS teams on FIPS functionalities, processes and best practices. Support development of documentation including user manuals, configuration guides, and training materials.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to solution architecture. Continuously enhance skills and knowledge to remain effective in the role
• The FIPS Specialist is business-oriented and operates across the organization to ensure that communication flows horizontally to and from upstream and downstream processes and teams.
• This position operates within a broad community of practice that spans operational, technical and change management groups through regular interactions and must be successful in bringing the right people together and gaining agreement and alignment among them.
• (S)he is a coach within the information systems organization, acting as a consultant to the consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• SAP Certification
• 5+ years’ expert knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA Finance, 5+ years expert knowledge of Project Systems, Fiori apps and at least 3 full cycle implementations

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Strong understanding in SAP PS for capital projects in mining and integration with other SAP modules, particularly, FI-CO, EAM (PM), MM
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP FI and PS modules to meet business requirements and improve financial processes.
• Configure and maintain SAP FI system settings, including banking, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, and internal/external reporting.
• Configure and maintain SAP PS system settings, including project profile, WBS elements, results analysis key, planning, investment, status and settlement profiles
• Provide expert-level support for SAP FI and PS issues, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and system upgrades.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure system changes are thoroughly validated and meet quality standards.
• Strong experience in hybrid model of both projects and support environment
• Exposure to COUPA and understanding of integration with S/4 HANA  
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL)
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and reach agreement
• Accustomed to working under pressure and managing planned and unplanned activities
• Effective communicator and presenter 
• Global, cross-cultural work experience

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Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma (NQF6) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years' relevant experience in stores or supply chain management in mining industry
• At least 2–3 years' supervisory or management experience in mining industry