Job Description

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Business Planning Analyst, D1
Seriti, Head Office, Gauteng / Mpumalanga
Internal & External
Ref no: HO091/25GS
Closing date: 30 September 2025
The role:
To support the Business in assessing and managing shareholder and stakeholder value to be derived from our operations through the collaboration of key operational data, marketing assumption and macro-economic inputs. Consolidates of ideas/project ideas into a portfolio of capital, business development and sustaining projects.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Interpolate the impact of the strategic business plan as well as the marketing plan and ensure the required impacts are analysed and responded to in line with the assigned operations plans
• Interface with operational business units and functional leads on project work, Resource and Development Plans and Life of Mine (LoM) Plans and give inputs into the Seriti Group Summary model, working closely with finance for the preparation and running of operational cost models through cost accounting methods and models
• Integration of the short-term plan for each of the mines and how they compare to one another e.g., this role will perform the analysis of the various costs and product impacts and thereafter suggest amendments to the plan for value optimization
• Assist in developing long term plans for each operation incorporating mine and processing, functional and infrastructure plans
• Conducting business evaluation advice that follow the business internal policy, standards, and practices
• Analyse the monthly spend against the approved capital plan for the assigned operations, identifying trends, investigate variances and identifying and clearly articulate risks and opportunities
• Responsible to review and collate all capital inputs in terms of the planning cycles for assigned area of responsibility and submit for group consideration
• Performs adhoc scenario modelling to test equipment purchases, closures of operations, up or down scaling of the specific operation
• Support to marketing in terms of scenario testing of different product option
• Participates in the development of closure plans or the operations both LoM & Mine provisions
• Produces closure planning inputs in terms of cost modelling of rehabilitation activities
• Prepare presentation materials and reports in support of Planning Cycle requirements, Investment Cases, Capital Plan & Business Plan
• Drive the Seriti Way, values and behavioural competencies through empowered leadership and active culture custodianship and participate in the strategic direction of the business

Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma in Business / Commerce / Finance / Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years Mining or Manufacturing Industry experience of which 1 year should be in a supervisory position
• Sound knowledge of applicable Finance policies and procedures
• Thorough understanding of all Legislation regulating and procedures
• Strong customer service orientation with ability to engage and influence a broad customer base
• Relevant influencing, networking, planning, organising, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced MS Office Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent computer literacy skills (MS Office)
• SAP experience
• Valid drivers license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Xeras experience

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid drivers license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Skills Required