Commercial Analyst

Performance & Delivery

• Assist the Commercial Advisor in the breakdown of financial targets down to site work areas.
• Provide operational support to the budgeting and forecasting process on site, collating inputs and supplying analyses on behalf of the Commercial Advisor and Senior Specialist Commercial.
• Draft effective financial reports & analyses, in line with Valterra standards.
• Monitor site financial performance, highlighting deviations to Commercial Advisor & Senior Specialist Commercial.
• Supply data analyses & insights for Commercial Advisor & Senior Specialist Commercial discussions with disciplines.
• Prepare business cases and sensitivity analyses for improvement opportunities.
• Support quantification of financial impact of improvement measures.
• Support implementation of commercial improvement initiatives (e.g., dashboard roll-out).
• Feedback improvement needs and ideas to the Commercial Advisor.
• Process month-end JV's and accruals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee the purchase requisition process in the Accounts department.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance.

Safety

• Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment.

People & Teams

• Create a purpose-led, high-performing culture within the discipline that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity on Act as a role model and actively engage as a team member in all team processes.

Compliance

• Support Ensure discipline with external (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements, Valterra standards, and CA&SI governance.

Site Performance Improvement

• Supply data analyses & insights for Com. Finance Specialist discussions with disciplines.
• Prepare business cases and sensitivity analyses for improvement opportunities.
• Support quantification of financial impact of improvement measures.

This role is in the Finance Department at a C4 level reporting to the Commercial Advisor.

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Tertiary qualifications within Business Accounting, Finance, Economics
• Postgraduate within Business Accounting, Finance, Economics advantageous
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Technical Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience in the Accounting field
• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
• Monitoring of benchmarks and identification of performance gaps
• Data collection and management
• Application of management accounting processes
• Data collection, analysis, and management for decision-making

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
• Closing Date: 17 July 2026