Job Description

SUMMARY:
Based in the Northern Cape. Khatu.
Coordinate commercial planning and risk management activities to support strategic sourcing, improve supply chain visibility, and enable informed decision-making. The role ensures alignment of demand, timelines, and risks, while driving efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration across the supply chain.
POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate the commercial planning pipeline, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, work scopes, and sourcing timelines.
• Monitor and escalate risks impacting commercial activities and sourcing events.
• Maintain a 12-month forward commercial planning view to enable scheduling and inclusive procurement.
• Participate in commercial planning and governance routines with global and regional stakeholders.
• Provide planning support, including capacity analysis, scenario modeling, and tool adoption.
• Contribute to risk management, sustainability goals, and inclusive supplier engagement.
• Support portfolio tracking, reporting, and benefit realization.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Postgraduate qualification or extensive experience in a similarly complex role is advantageous.
• Valid South African Driver's Licence (Code B).

Skills & Competencies required:

• Strong knowledge across the supply chain value chain, including planning, procurement,

, and supplier engagement. * Advanced project management and planning capability.

• Proficiency in commercial and business planning, performance tracking, and process improvement.
• Experience with risk management, governance, and compliance within a supply chain environment.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability in dynamic, complex, and fast-changing environments.
• Team leadership with a focus on inclusivity, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement.

Technical skills required:

• Integrated Risk and Governance Management (Competent).
• Strategy Definition and Execution (Competent).
• Project Management and Planning (Advanced).
• Process Improvement (Competent).
• Performance Management & Reporting (Competent).
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (Competent).
• Supply Chain Systems and Processes (Competent).
• Thought Leadership and Continuous Improvement (Competent).