Glencore Vacancies (12 Posts)

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Administrator (Finance)

Job Summary:

In this role, you will support the Administration Manager in planning, controlling, and coordinating the Creditors and Debtors system. Your main goal will be to achieve efficient work outputs while ensuring that all system policies and procedures are followed. You will help optimize the entire function and provide administrative support to the business unit. This includes prioritizing tasks within the guidelines set by the manager, improving vendor engagement, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of work, increasing team competency, and maintaining reliable and effective administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in planning, controlling, and coordinating the Creditors and Debtors system to meet work goals effectively.
Ensure adherence to system policies and procedures, and coordinate team outputs.
Support the optimization of the overall administrative function.
Provide administrative support to the business unit and prioritize activities as directed by the manager.
Improve engagement with vendors.
Ensure work activities are accurate and delivered on time.
Build the competency of the team.
Work towards reliable, predictable, and error-free administration.

Requirements:

An Advanced Diploma in Finance Management or a related qualification.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience, including experience with SAP.
Five (5) years of relevant experience; experience in the mining industry is preferred.
Strong leadership and people skills, with proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency in English, including listening, questioning, and summarizing.
Advanced communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
Computer literacy in MS Office Suite.
A valid driver’s license.
Computer skills in SAP and Coupa.

Location: Not specified (Glencore operations, likely South Africa or DRC).

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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Coupa Global Middleware Specialist

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Coupa Global Middleware Specialist in the Coupa Global team. You will work with Coupa Regional Business Analysts and ERP Support teams to prioritize developments and build skills in the mining and metals sector. This role is ideal if you have a strong technical background in application integration and a passion for improving network performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Coupa Global Middleware Lead, you will be part of Glencore’s Global and Regional Infrastructure Teams. Your duties include:

Ongoing development, maintenance, and problem-solving for integrations between Middleware (Boomi / PunchOut2Go), Coupa, and various ERPs.
Managing and implementing middleware upgrades, and coordinating with ERP teams on patching and updates.
Technical planning, management, and deployment of system changes in line with Coupa’s quarterly release cycle, in collaboration with Regional Business Analysts.
Providing second-level service for performance management, including real-time alerts for issues.
Responding to performance alerts, analyzing issues, and proactively addressing problems.
Handling production support for integration incidents, with timely resolution and business communication.
Following change management standards and developing outage communication procedures.
Creating and updating Help Desk procedures and test scripts.
Facilitating disaster recovery planning and maintaining technical documentation.
Administering processes, monitoring logs, and alerting on outages.
Liaising with Coupa support on integrations and troubleshooting errors.
Adjusting processes and managing change deployments.
Escalating functional errors to support resources.
Ensuring data stewardship and maintaining golden records in Master Data Management.
Performing data maintenance for non-integrated data and aligning data across systems.
Planning and managing monthly Boomi deployments in a 3-tier environment.
Administering data stores and catalogue routes.
Troubleshooting punch-out errors between ERPs and Coupa.
Monitoring Middleware changes from Coupa developments for Glencore.
Collaborating on new business requirements affecting Middleware.
Assisting in testing scenarios for data flow alignment.

Qualifications:

A degree, diploma, or substantial practical experience in IT systems development, deployment, and maintenance.
Coupa and Boomi certifications at developer level (can be obtained in the first year).

Competencies:

Minimum of 5 years in IT, specifically Middleware administration (Boomi, SAP PI, or similar preferred).
Understanding of Coupa Source to Pay platform and ERPs like SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Mincom.
Familiarity with Systems Analytics and Reporting tools like Power BI.
Effective communication for cross-functional collaboration.
Proficient problem-solving in evolving IT environments.
Adaptability and resilience in managing priorities.
Occasional travel up to 20% of time.
Proficiency in English.

Location: Not specified (Global/Regional, Glencore offices).

Application Deadline: 14 November 2025.

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Data and Reporting Lead

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly analytical and experienced Data and Reporting Lead to join our global Coupa support team. You will manage a team including two Value Analysts, a Governance and Data Integrity Manager, and an external Glencore Zinc team for data warehousing and reporting. A key part of this role is ensuring strong data governance, controls, and audits for accuracy, security, and compliance with regulations like POPIA and GDPR across the Coupa landscape.

The ideal candidate has strong stakeholder engagement skills, interpersonal abilities, procurement and project management expertise, technical skills, leadership, and a strategic mindset to turn data into actionable insights for decision-making across the global business.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and oversee strategy, policy enforcement, and delivery for data governance, analysis, and reporting across Coupa and related assets.
Identify, monitor, and report on savings and process improvements to enhance procurement efficiencies, reporting, and spend management.
Oversee design, development, and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools for insights driving improvements.
Respond to audit requirements.
Manage team of analysts and managers, plus external team for data warehousing and reports.
Develop and maintain data and reporting strategy aligned with business objectives and risks.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including legal and compliance, to gather requirements and present findings.
Standardize reporting across business units, set timelines, and educate on data-led decisions.
Partner with technology and operational teams for seamless data integration.
Lead, mentor, and develop team, establishing operating model and governance with external parties.
Establish and enforce data quality standards and monitoring.
Oversee Coupa data architecture for fitness for purpose.
Design and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures, including risk assessments.
Develop and enforce data security policies and access controls for compliance.
Prepare for and manage audits, monitor compliance to controls and policies.
Oversee compilation, design, and maintenance of dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Lead interpretation of datasets for trends, opportunities, and KPI reporting.
Drive Coupa business case realization through analytics.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting processes.

This position reports to the Global Value Enablement Manager.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Supply Chain Management.
Master’s degree is a plus.
5+ years in procurement, data analysis, or reporting, with increasing responsibility in mining.
5+ years in leadership or team management.
Experience with data visualization tools.
Experience in data audits and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with GRC principles.
Proficiency in Python or R, SQL.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Solid project management for multiple initiatives.
Experience with data governance, quality, and controls.
Understanding of data warehousing and ETL.
Excellent communication for all stakeholders.
Strong leadership for internal team and external providers.
Recent experience in Glencore procurement processes, DOA, P2P, SOX, POPIA, GDPR.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Location: Not specified (Global Coupa team).

Application Deadline: 19 November 2025.

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Equipment Simulator Instructor

Job Summary:

Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is hiring an Equipment Simulator Instructor. This role involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mining equipment simulators for operator training and skill development. You will ensure simulators accurately replicate real-world mining operations to provide safe and effective training.

Main Objectives:

Under the Technical Training Superintendent, you will manage simulator operations to support operator development.

Minimum Qualifications:

University Degree in mechanical, electrical, or mining engineering technology.
Specialized training in simulator or heavy equipment operations is an advantage.
Certificate in Training and Assessment or equivalent.

Required Experience:

3–4 years in heavy equipment operations, maintenance, or simulator technology.
Experience in training or operator development programs.

Required Skills:

Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
Proficiency in troubleshooting simulator hardware/software.
Knowledge of mining equipment operations.
Excellent communication and training facilitation skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design comprehensive training packages on simulator operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting based on OEM manuals.
Update and manage simulator software, ensuring accurate real-world scenarios.
Design and train operators on Simulator SOP.
Assess competency, set up scenarios, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues.
Keep records of maintenance, inspections, repairs, updates, and training.
Document technical issues and resolutions.
Follow safety policies and SOPs; report hazards.
Comply with Glencore’s environmental requirements and MUMI SARL’s policy.

Details:

Number of vacancies: 1
Position level: C7E1
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Mutanda Mining, DRC

Application Notes:

Only applications meeting criteria will be considered. If not contacted within two weeks, consider unsuccessful. Applications kept confidential for six months. Background and reference checks may occur. No applications under 18. Equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 10 November 2025.

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Fireman Assistant

Job Summary:

Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is recruiting two Fireman Assistants. You will be part of the Emergency Management Services team, responding to incidents and providing proactive services based on prevention, preparedness, intervention, and recovery principles.

Main Objectives:

Under the Supervisor – Fireman, you will support emergency responses and daily fire safety services.

Minimum Qualifications:

National diploma in mechanics or other technical options.
Basic firefighter certificate or equivalent.

Required Experience:

Minimum one year in a mining environment.

Required Skills:

Skills for driving light-duty vehicles.
Intercultural skills and written communication in French; basic English is an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect fire extinguishers and report findings.
Check firefighting equipment and breathing apparatus before shifts.
Maintain and recondition fire extinguishers.
Perform required maintenance services.
Assist in firefighting and rescue operations.
Clean fire equipment during inspections and after incidents.
Perform tasks complying with safety requirements; stop unsafe work.
Participate in training exercises.
Comply with Glencore’s environmental requirements and MUMI SARL’s policy.

Details:

Number of vacancies: 2
Position Level: Skilled Worker
Job Category: C4E2
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Mutanda Mining, DRC

Application Notes:

No applications under 18. Equal opportunity; female applications encouraged. No remuneration for recruitment. Report bribery.

Application Deadline: 13 October 2025.

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Market Risk Analyst

Job Summary:

Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa. Department: Oil Market Risk. Reporting to: Market Risk Lead.

The Glencore Risk Department independently controls front-line trading, ensuring risks and rewards are understood by senior management and physical exposures are valued correctly. You will monitor portfolio risks to keep them within the company’s appetite.

Primary Tasks and Key Responsibilities:

Conduct risk identification, assessment, and monitoring for assigned portfolios.
Design and adapt risk reports as market dynamics change.
Own coordination, implementation, evolution, and communication of risk reports.
Work with the team and communicate with desks to understand positioning and market conditions.
Define and implement stress tests for risk quantification and communication.
Define and monitor predictive scenarios for evolving risks.
Code in Python and use data visualization tools like Tableau/PowerBI for dashboards.
Assess transactions, model, and analyze as needed.
Communicate results to traders and senior management.

Key Relationships:

London Risk Managers
Senior Risk Management team
Traders

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree required; Master of Science preferred (Finance/Risk Management).
Post-graduate qualifications in Finance or Risk Management advantageous.
Experience in Market Risk required; commodity (oil/gas) preferable.
High coding skills in Python essential.
Highly numerate with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to challenge proposals constructively while maintaining relationships.
Team player, flexible, autonomous, focused on business benefits under deadlines.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Application Deadline: 12 November 2025.

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Mining Production Superintendent

Job Summary:

Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is recruiting a Production Superintendent. You will organize and coordinate operational activities, manage teams through three Shift Production Coordinators, and ensure safe execution of production plans meeting quality standards.

Main Objectives:

Under the Mine Manager, oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production in open-pit mining.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or equivalent.

Required Experience:

8 years in open-pit mining, including 2-3 years in supervisory roles.
Proven operational leadership, team leadership, mentoring, and senior management interfacing.

Required Skills:

Proactive with safety focus.
Builds and mobilizes teams.
Understanding of mining equipment.
Knowledge of mining operations and optimization.
Planning and organization skills.
Achieves safety and performance targets.
Leads multidisciplinary teams.
People-oriented leadership with training skills.
Collaborative and positive attitude.
Proficient in MS Office; mining software asset.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage open-pit production operations daily.
Lead optimization projects and improvements.
Develop best practices for loading and hauling, focusing on equipment efficiency.
Coordinate with planners, engineers, and operations for executable plans.
Implement productivity initiatives.
Manage mine traffic safely with Roads and Projects team.
Achieve spatial compliance in excavations.
Collaborate with maintenance for preventive activities.
Comply with environmental requirements.

Details:

Number of vacancies: 1
Position Level: Management Level
Job Classification: Superintendent
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Mutanda Mining, DRC

Application Notes:

Only qualifying applications considered. If not contacted in two weeks, unsuccessful. Applications kept for six months. Checks may occur. No under 18.

Application Deadline: 22 November 2025.

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Principal Life of Asset Studies

Job Summary:

Department: Copper Africa – Technical Services. Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

We are a major copper producer with operations in Africa, Australia, Philippines, and Americas. This role supports existing African copper operations and projects.

Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or related; Master’s or PhD preferred.
Over 10 years in studies/project management in mining, with track record in technical studies for underground/open-pit, copper/cobalt processing.
Advanced skills in modelling software (Metsim preferred); familiarity with geological software (Datamine, Leapfrog) and databases.
Strong metallurgical and study management skills; understanding of mineral processing and hydrometallurgy (including roasting) in base metals.
Solutions-oriented with excellent problem-solving.
Exceptional report writing and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Process & Plant Design:

Develop process routes from drill-core for new deposits.
Translate metallurgical data into conceptual plant designs and standards.
Design systems and manage multiple processes regionally.

Business Development & Improvements:

Identify improvements and opportunities.
Define development plans, test-work, designs, and standards.
Allocate resources for project objectives.

Study Management:

Develop and control study phases (conceptual to pre-feasibility).
Manage project interfaces and improve process design efficiency.
Build internal/external teams for study delivery.

Technical Support & Assurance:

Assist in technical and toll-gate reviews.
Provide level-two assurance for projects.
Support evaluations and due diligence for investments.

Training, Mentorship & Guidance:

Train and mentor geologists and engineers.
Advise on data collection techniques.

Technology Implementation:

Investigate and implement new technologies for efficiency.

Operating Context:

Focus: African copper operations/projects.
Frequent travel to DRC.
Agile approach to deliverables.

Control Elements: Glencore Group Standards.

Job Relationships: Reports to Manager Processing; no direct reports; key with site/regional teams.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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Senior Project Cost Controller

Job Summary:

Glencore Copper seeks a Senior Project Cost Controller to support copper portfolio growth, based in Melrose Arch, South Africa. This role supports projects and operations in Africa.

In this Role You Will:

Complete timely and accurate cost reviews ensuring scope alignment with engineering.
Review cost structures and reports; guide contractors for completeness.
Assist in identifying scope deviations and trends.
Incorporate lessons learned into cost estimating and planning.
Coordinate with functions on costing structures.
Input and maintain cost metrics and databases.
Support weekly/monthly project reports.
Participate in cost change management.
Coordinate reviews and meetings with contractors.
Monitor, control, and forecast project costs.
Execute projects within scope, schedule, budget.
Highlight cost concerns and recommend improvements.
Track, review, report actual performance monthly, including variances.
Handle project close-outs.
Adhere to policies; accrue costs for month-end.

Experience:

Extensive project cost control for budgeting, reporting, forecasting, change management, CBS, Code of Accounts.
Knowledge of SAP ERP/PS/EPPM preferred.
Advanced Excel with macros/VBA preferred.
Experience with Ares PRISM, Oracle Unifier desirable.
Proven brownfield project experience.
Knowledge of earned value techniques.
Risk management and quantification expertise.
Basic cost estimating and contingency analysis.
Strong leadership and relationship skills.
Autonomous, proactive, resilient.
Business, facilitation, analytical, leadership, negotiation skills.
Understanding of commercial/financial principles.
Project owner’s and engineering team experience.

Control Elements:

Glencore Group Standards
IPR/Stage gate reviews
Delegated Authorities
Monthly Reports
Project Look Ahead
Quality assurance
Policies and procedures

Your Training, Skills & Expertise:

Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Construction/Project Management.
10+ years estimating in large-scale projects (Civil, Structural, MEP).
5+ years in similar role in resources; mining/EPC/EPCM plus.
Skills to identify/analyze/solve problems; technical knowledge.
Proficiency in costing systems, control, change management.
Understanding of project controls and contract models.
Excellent interpersonal/communication; networking.
Africa experience advantageous.
English; French advantageous.
Travel up to 30%.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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Senior Project Estimator

Job Summary:

Glencore Copper seeks a Senior Project Estimator to support copper portfolio growth, based in Melrose Arch, South Africa. This role supports projects and operations in Africa.

In this Role You Will:

Accountable for project planning across DRC assets, supporting Africa Project Controls Lead/PMO.
Ensure capital projects comply with PMO for cost estimation methodologies; support from conceptual to detailed forecasts.
Update, implement, own cost estimation methodology per Framework, incorporating lessons learned.
Manage best practices for estimation; guide teams, coordinate with PMO.
Create/maintain cost estimate database, CBS/WBS; convert to control budgets.
Conduct detailed estimations for IPRs, stage gates; input to PIRs, lessons learned.

Experience:

Strong understanding/management of cost estimation/quantity surveying methods; IT tools (BIM, Primavera 6, MS Project, Ecosys, Prism).
Knowledge of accounting/budgeting principles.
Global project/construction market knowledge (contractors, suppliers, costs).
Problem-solving; objective coordination with cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership and relationship building.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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Senior Project Scheduler

Job Summary:

Glencore Copper seeks a Senior Project Scheduler to support copper portfolio growth, based in Melrose Arch, South Africa. This role supports projects and operations in Africa.

In this Role You Will:

Accountable for project planning across DRC assets, supporting Africa Project Controls Lead/PMO.
Contribute to weekly, monthly, ad hoc reports on project status for leadership.
Prepare/coordinate planning presentations for senior management.
Provide input to Performance Reporting, Steering Committee, Investment Committee; follow PMO procedures/standards.

Experience:

Proven brownfield project lifecycle experience (engineering to commissioning), baselines, updating, forecasting.
Setting up progress reporting for phases: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, commissioning.
Extensive MS Project and Oracle Primavera P6 experience.
Knowledge of earned value techniques.
Excellent communication; summarize data for stakeholders.
Tie-in/consolidate third-party schedules into master for reporting/forecasting.
Strong leadership, relationship, influencing skills.
Autonomous, proactive, resilient.
Business, facilitation, analytical, leadership, negotiation; commercial/financial acumen.

Control Elements:

Glencore Group Standards
IPR reviews
Delegated Authorities
Monthly Reports
Project Look Ahead
Quality assurance
Policies and procedures

Your Training, Skills & Expertise:

Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Construction/Project Management.
10+ years planning in resources/petrochemical; construction plus.
Certifications: AACE, PRINCE II, PMI favorable.
5+ years similar role in resources/petrochemical; mining/EPC/EPCM plus.
Africa experience advantageous.
English; French advantageous.
Travel up to 30%.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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About Glencore:

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers, and suppliers spanning the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute commodities supporting decarbonization while meeting today’s energy needs.

With over 150,000 employees and contractors in over 35 countries, our activities are supported by more than 50 global offices. Our customers include industries like automotive, steel, power, battery, and oil. We provide financing, logistics, and services to commodity producers and consumers.

Glencore is a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals, and participates in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

We support the Paris Agreement by reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 industrial emissions: 15% by 2026, 25% by 2030, 50% by 2035, aiming for net zero by 2050, subject to policy support. See our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and 2023 Annual Report at glencore.com/publications.

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