Employment Opportunities at Exxaro Resources

Job Advert Summary    

PURPOSE:

• To develop service supplier strategies and security of service supply initiatives. To provide commercial leadership within Marketing and Logistics team and support Manager with regards to execution of Marketing and Logistics' strategy. To develop and maintain key service supplier cost models for Logistics. To identify key economic trends and the impact on Logistics. To conduct supplier industry analysis and evaluate potential supplier tactics/strategies. To establish, manage and maintain a portfolio of contracts (inclusive of pricing and scope changes, amendments and queries). To work with Business Optimisation on Marketing and Logistics Business Optimisation projects.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Draft supplier strategies and ensure long term success in volatile industry. Involve relevant stakeholders and obtain sign-off while increasing contract coverage.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS:

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

EXPERIENCE: 

• 6-8 years  Relevant Marketing and Logistics experience with recommended experience on a managerial level      (Essential/Minimum)    Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Best Practice and CI  

• Identify and support the implementation of process and system enhancements to continuously improve the commercial management process
• Assume responsibility for the integrity and utilisation of the relevant Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) module for commercial management of Logistics
• Manage Potential Logistical Service Provider Database in respect of Vendor Management with vendors who not have a contract
• Identify and support implementation of process and system enhancements to improve commercial management process
• Review effectiveness of supplier strategies and identify improvement opportunities
• Custodian of the commercial process within Logistics

Business Growth and Development   

• Provide logistical input to the Domestic and International Marketing market pipeline
• Develop technical knowledge of logistical services, use and performance in relation to existing and new technologies and methodologies
• Implement service and flow strategies based on the Company and customer requirements
• Accesses available market intelligence to improve service delivery to customer
• Develop and integrate internal cross-functional resources to research and develop value-adding strategies for customers
• Develop and implement logistical strategies based on service properties, customer requirements and to minimise service and cost deviations
• Provide input with regard to market development to grow market segments
• Provide logistical input to pipeline of projects
• Analyse competitive environment and current and potential service providers to develop strategies to increase service levels and reduce costs
• Work with Business Optimisation (BO) on Marketing and Logistics (M&L) BO projects

Commodity Strategy and Strategic Sourcing   

• Provide effective commercial leadership within Marketing and Logistics and support the Manager by building a source of reliable industry/market knowledge and understanding the balance of power in the logistics service supply industry
• Identify key economic trends and the impact on the Logistics portfolio and supplier industry
• Develop and maintain key supplier cost models
• Forecast consumption and usage and provide input to the strategy development process
• In consultation with the relevant stakeholders, develop strategies and tactics for cost containment on contracts within the Strategic Sourcing portfolio
• In consultation with the relevant stakeholders, develop strategies to ensure security of supply and Board Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) compliance
• Participate in the formulation of the Marketing and Logistics strategy toward achieving alignment with the overall Company strategy
• Conduct supplier industry analysis and evaluate potential supplier tactics/strategies
• Leasing in/out export entitlement

Compliance, Governance and Assurance  

• Measure portfolio Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings/supplier performance
• In consultation with the Manager Logistics, design and administer the complete tendering process including adjudication
• Facilitate the commercial evaluation and adjudication of supplier bids and coordinate the tender evaluation process
• Agree supplier negotiation metrics with the relevant stakeholders and negotiate with the successful supplier in finalising all contract terms and conditions
• Monitor commodity strategy implementation from commercial/contract point of view
• Report on portfolio contract performance, including: Contract spend and consumption; Contract price escalation performance vs. relevant price indexes; and Black Employment Equity (BEE) spends
• Report on portfolio contract administration efficiency (new contract establishment lead times; price evaluations, amendments, resolution of queries etc.)
• Ensure supplier stakeholders comply with relevant regulatory requirements
• Consolidate reports and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders on appropriate commercial management reporting and governance requirements
• Provide relevant and specialised support to applicable stakeholders

Contract Management    

• Identify and eliminate contractual risks
• Drive contracting strategies and contract coverage plan
• Provide commercial and financial inputs to evaluation process
• Guide and conclude fit for purpose contracts
• Verify contract scope terms and conditions
• Facilitate contract coverage targets and improvement plans
• Develop and implement measures and initiatives to ensure improved supplier performance
• Facilitate contract management scorecard and performance improvement
• Provide commercial and financial inputs to evaluation process
• Approve or seek approval for relevant contracts and documentation in line with departmental budgetary stipulations
• Identify and validate reporting needs for contract management capability
• Manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Functional Excellence  

•  Assist in developing and maintaining Marketing and Logistics policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, end-to-end processes, tools, templates etc. and enforce group-wide adherence to these
• Standardise, simplify and speed-up functional processes, eliminate duplication/bureaucracy
• Develop and apply functional best practices, promote sharing of best practices/knowledge
• Drive and execute functional excellence initiatives
• Oversee and monitor functional activities at operations
• Establish functional/cross-functional forums, Communities of Practice (COPs) etc. to ensure functional alignment
• Effectively manage matrix reporting
• Identify and manage critical functional risks through appropriate mitigation plans/actions

Functional Management  

• Financial management: Prepare and manage Marketing and Logistics' budget and forecast costs
• Performance management: Ensure Marketing and Logistics' strategic plan is implemented through disciplined execution processes, track implementation, and provide feedback to relevant manager. Coordinate functional/cross-functional activities to ensure strategic alignment. Set and maintain high performance standards. Track and drive functional targets/goals and hold staff responsible for achieving results. Remove obstacles that interfere with performance, handle performance problems
• Continuous improvement and functional change: Identify, advocate for and lead Marketing and Logistics' improvement and change. Create culture of continuous improvement and change agility in function
• Engagement/communication: Communicate and engage Marketing and Logistics' employees, including virtuals. Engage with executives, operations and cross-functionally with peers
• Represent Marketing and Logistics' and the Company externally, as required
• Governance: Ensure Marketing and Logistics adheres to governance, policies and standards, statutory and legal compliance. Entrench a culture of discipline

Process Support  

• Strategic alignment/planning: Communicate the Group strategy to Marketing and Logistics' team. Set functional direction, develop functional strategic plan aligned to, and driving, the Company’s vision/purpose, strategy, goals, priorities, including aligning functional work/resources
• Establish measurable functional targets from the Group targets. Define and reinforce the link between the Group, functional, operational goals and individual outputs, measures, rewards

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, rectify/report to superior
• Comply with Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC)/technical requirements
• Wear applicable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

• Collaborate and communicate with suppliers
• Build sound relationships with Business Unit (BU) end-users, key suppliers and Supply Chain Managers
• Align contracting strategies and priorities with requirements of BUs
• Liaise with external providers and relevant stakeholders to address, manage and resolve issues and risks relating to contract portfolio
• In consultation with stakeholders, define appropriate supplier selection criteria and seek approval for supplier selection decisions

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Job Advert Summary    

PURPOSE:

• To operationalise the Group People Strategy, Policy and Processes in area of responsibility. To ensure a sustainable organisational capability.
• Execute Business Unit medium and short-term people plans. To lead the building of the Business Unit People and Culture plan.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• The organisational capability to attract and retain talent and skills in order to meet the business objectives. Working in a matrix structure.
• Manage relationships with line management, employees and Unions, to ensure they take accountability for their people processes.
• To advocate and influence Business Unit People and Culture related objectives and practices.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BCom Human Resources Management (Essential/Minimum or)
• B-Degree HR Management (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate Labour Relations Dev Prog (Recommended/Desirable)
• Certificate First Line Management (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 3-5 years Relevant Human Resources operational or related experience (Essential/Minimum)Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Change enablement  

• Lead change interventions that integrate strategy, technology, and people to drive value
• Create actionable deliverables for core components of the change management strategy including communications plan, training plan, and support plan
• Collaborate with line managers in driving stakeholder engagement, impact analysis, learning/training, communications, business readiness, deployment, and adoption measurement throughout technology/digitization/projects
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive ongoing adoption of technology and business process improvement post-deployment

Culture and People  

• Ensure compliance to Human Resources (HR) Strategies, Plans, Policies and Practices adhere and comply with corporate and Business Units HR governance, statutory, legal and other requirements for area of responsibility
• Promote awareness of People & Culture objectives, policies, and processes to all employees in the BU
• Evaluate, build, and maintain a wide variety of People and culture related initiatives such as team building activities, and diversity and inclusion etc.
• Drive a best employee experience in partnership with line managers and other internal stakeholders
• Act as first point of contact for line managers/employee people and culture queries
• Conducts appropriate check-ins to pulse check engagement and ensure Return on Investment (ROI)
• Provide implementation support of the people strategy and culture transformation

Customer, Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management

• Communicate and market HR service offering
• Establish and maintain business partner relationships with internal clients to facilitate optimal functioning for area of responsibility
• Manage internal relations to ensure that business needs are met
• Provide relevant and specialised support to applicable stakeholders
• Act as trusted advisor to line management
• Continuously improve HR Service Delivery to ensure customer satisfaction
• Conduct regular review sessions with line manager and HR Manager to assess performance against agreed target/Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Maintain in depth knowledge of production working area/s to enable effective and efficient solutions to line management

Employee Relations  

• Co-responsible for effective Employer Relations (ER) climate in area of responsibility/BU
• Coach and educate internal stakeholders on ER related legislation and policy application in area of responsibility/BU
• Ensure compliance to transformation plans, legislation, ER policies and procedures in area of responsibility/BU
• Act as advisor to employees and line management on disciplinary and grievance processes and other legislative requirements

Internal Business Processes 

• Optimise existing systems and processes to enhance delivery on organisation requirements
• Partner with Line in managing Remuneration within Policy and Process guidelines, to attract, retain and motivate employees
• Identify business related people challenges in collaboration with line management and the brokering of appropriate solutions
• Ensure that HR assurance findings are actioned and implemented as per HR assurance reports
• Partner with Line manager in building the business unit workforce plans
• Assist in the design and verification of BU org structures
• Validate master data integrity for BU
• Ensure implementation of Human Resources Development (HRD) plans
• Oversee compilation of job profiles and compile complex profiles
• Enable line management to deal with people issues (absenteeism, sick leave, consequence management etc.)
• Participate and/or Manage HR related projects and interventions
• Work closely with other People Partners in a wide variety of tasks including benefits, leave of absences, recruitment, on boarding, safety, or employee relations
• Identify cost inefficiencies pertaining to people cost of the business and formulate action plans to address these

Process Management and Optimisation  

• Interpret, communicate and implement HR policy and strategy for area of responsibility
• Provide advice on people matters in relation to HR value chain
• Oversee recruitment process and verify if critical compliance issues are adhered to
• Liaise with line management on People Performance Process (PPP)/Individual Development Plans (IDP)/Business Plan and GAP analysis to ensure optimal future workforce composition
• Oversee, participate and monitor implementation and impact of change management initiatives

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment, safe operations practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures in line with set standards
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations
• 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

Closing Date    
2023/02/17