Career Opportunities at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of this role is to replace, maintain, install and repair electronics systems components and associated equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a valid N4 Technical Trade Certificate in Auto Electrical / Mechanician / Electronics / Instrumentation with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in auto systems/electronics maintenance & installation;
• Valid Driver’s License is essential;
• In-depth knowledge of 1SAP, IMT Cas System, Motorola Radios, C-track Tracking System and Modular Dispatch System will be advantageous.

 
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monitor recurring faults and provide feedback and recommendations to rectify the fault;
• Inspect Locos & Surface Mobile Equipment for "Safe for Use" purposes, before handing back to user;
• Test vehicles after completion of work before delivery to users;
• Carry out monthly systems inspection & service;
• Repair, install and maintain the following systems on locomotives, road going vehicles and auxiliary equipment;
• Collision Avoidance System;
• Electronics systems (leads, battery terminals, etc.);
• Two-way radios; Dispatch (Modular), Tracking and Monitoring, Reverse Cameras, Displays / Monitoring Screen, MAPs and FAPs, Radio Repeaters and Battery Booster systems.

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The purpose of the role is to:

• provide leadership, expertise and advice to ensure reporting of timely and accurate financial accounting information and compliance for the Group and JV Participants to ensure all technical accounting and reporting regulatory requirements are met;
• provide information to enable effective management decision making;
• manage all internal financial accounting processes to meet monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearly reporting requirements;
• oversee and ensure that a fit for purpose internal control environment operates and is effective for financial accounting and reporting requirements;
• The role interacts with a variety of senior stakeholders and holds statutory positions for in-country legal entities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will hold a Chartered Accountant designation with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in financial accounting and reporting involving global operations and multiple currencies of which at least 3 years in a leadership and supervisory capacity;
• Experience in operational external and internal financial accounting and reporting as well as costing processes is essential;
• Strong technical accounting skills and broad experience in SAP together with excellent communication, collaboration and problems solving skills is essential.
   

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development;
• Monitor and ensure delivery of accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting;
• Lead and drive the accounting team to achieve period end close processes according to set metrics/timetables, liaising with other functional areas (eg Tax, Treasury, Global Business Services) to ensure timely completion;
• Review and have audited all statutory financial statements for African entities;
• Liaise with external auditors in the provision of required information for half year, year end and entity financial statement purposes;
• Ensure a compliant and effective internal control environment as specified by Group, and complete verification processes over internal controls as scheduled and/or requested;
• Regularly review all accounting balances to ensure accuracy, existence, completeness and recoverability;
• Responsible for review and accuracy of the weekly 4- week cash forecast;
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve and simplify various accounting activities;
• Review and approve financial system master data changes for African entities;
• Provide all necessary financial accounting information as requested by JV Participants;
• Engage with various internal and external senior stakeholders providing accounting advisory support and liaison with Group as required;
• Lead, coach, empower and hold accountable team members to ensure delivery against performance targets.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• This newly created position of Legal Counsel, South Africa, will be responsible to provide direct and independent legal advice to the South32 South African Operations (hereafter “Client Group”). This role will report to the Manager Legal, based at South32’s office situated in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
• In this role you will be required to identify legal risks and opportunities and managing these in accordance with the values, strategy and commercial objectives of South32.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will be a South African legally qualified and practising lawyer or experience in a top tier law firm and/or in-house/secondment with 5+years post admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa;
• General legal experience in the South African resources and energy sector;
• Developed understanding of business and legal issues associated with mining tenure and industrial operations approvals, and regulatory compliance;
• Experience in transaction document development, drafting and negotiations with counterparties;
• Extensive commercial/corporate law experience;
• Procurement of gas and electricity (supply and transportation);
• Construction contracting, logistics and technology contracting;
• Ports, rail, infrastructure advice and contracting;
• Disputes, litigation (Courts and ADR) and regulatory investigation experience;
• Health, safety, environment and community incident response and investigations experience;
• JSE Listing rules and regulations experience is advantageous;
• Exploration joint venture and associated activity experience is advantageous;
• Global compliance experience (competition, anti-corruption, trade sanctions and privacy) is advantageous.

 
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish and maintain relationships with the Client Group and lead as  key point of contact for legal matters;
• Support the identification of legal risks affecting the Client Group and advise on the management of those risks;
• Support the Manager Legal Operations South Africa;
• Provide independent legal advice to the Client Group on
• strategic and complex commercial opportunities and business risks  forming part of South32’s portfolio;
• Provide independent legal advice to the Client Group in relation litigation, prosecution, and   alternative dispute resolution processes;
• Provide legal support to the Commercial, Marketing and Supply teams;
• Provide legal support to the Client Group specifically in relation to mining and industrial tenure and all matters associated therewith ;
• Support the development of the South32 Legal Business Plan consistent with the South32 Legal Operating Model and co-ordinate delivery against the Plan;
• Deliver training for the Client Group on legal matters and legal developments (law reform) pertaining to the activities of the Client Group;
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the Legal Function;
• Supports regular reporting to the Client Group to ensure that the Client Group is updated on material issues;
• Provides input into reporting templates and requirements to support the Manager Legal Operations.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• To ensure that the Training Centre functions efficiently and effectively to deliver on its mandate related to all the Governance roles.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Training & Development together with 5 years’ experience in underground mining of which at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity;
• Degree will be advantageous;
• Valid and current MQA registered Assessor and Moderator is essential;
• ISO 9001:2015 is essential;
• Knowledge of E-learning;
• Knowledge of SAP and MS packages is essential;
• Knowledge in BBBE, Mining Charter and SLP reporting;
• Computer literately in MS Office is essential.
   

 CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement and manage HMM ISO 9001: 2008 training processes in terms of mine training;
• Manage the Training delivery team;
• Prepare for and participate in ISO/DMR audit specific to training;
• Prepare and submit budgets for training discipline linked to Workplace Skills Plan;
• Inform monthly forecasts based upon changes in plan, delayed payments and other deviations;
• Inform monthly cost reports with progressive and monthly spend vs budget and Legislative reporting requirements on BBBEE, Mining Charter, SLP;
• Implement and enforce Health, Safety and Environmental systems, policies and procedures within training area.