Business Planning Analyst, D1, Nvc051/25gs

Vereeniging, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

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Business Planning Analyst, D1



Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State



Internal & External



Ref no: NVC051/25GS



Closing date: 12 August 2025



The role:




Contribute to the delivery of the Seriti operation business planning process, by assessing and analyzing of both current operational performance and future project investments.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:



Analyse the monthly spend against the approved capital plan for the mine, identifying trends, investigate variances, and identifying and clearly articulate risks and opportunities Assist in developing long term plans for the mine incorporating mine and processing, functional and infrastructure plans Continuously track and report operational financial performance Documents the project justification and the mine's KPI's on behalf of the sponsor and evaluates proposed projects Identify and develop cost-effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers Integration of the short-term plan for the mine 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 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 mine model, working closely with financial controller for the preparation and running of operational cost models though cost accounting methods and models Develop and maintain a Xeras costing model for the oprating incorporating the operation specific inputs and way of operating Make use of Xeras to calculate the budget and LOM from a zero-base and consolidate the full budget with the calculated values and fixed cost inputs Perform analysis to ensure that all commercial decisions consider value (cost, margin, EBIT, FCF), risk, cost and opportunity Perform financial analysis including variance, scenario, and option analysis Preparing and delivering presentations, reports, and submissions in an objective, comprehensive, and balanced form to a wide range of stakeholders Responsible to review and collate all capital inputs in terms of the planning cycles for assigned area of responsibility and submit for mine consolidation Track and report cost and productivity initiatives

Requirements:



Degree/ National Diploma in Business / Commerce / Finance or Engineering Minimum 3 years' experience in a related field of which 1 year in a supervisor position. Understanding of ERP systems, budgeting, forecasting Understanding of cost planning principles; first principles, variable cost, fixed cost, etc Experience in Process Cost reporting and planning Relevant influencing, networking, planning, organising, and problem-solving skills Good analytical skills Advanced MS Office Excel & PowerPoint Excellent computer literacy skills (MS Office) SAP experience Valid driver's license In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:



Mining industry experience preferred XERAS - Mining Software

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1474267
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vereeniging, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned