Job Details

Leading and managing the commercial contract activity for Implats.

Situated near Rustenburg in the North West Province, Impala Platinum is an equal opportunity mining company, committed
to transformation, excellence and recruitment of individuals who have the potential, attributes and passion to thrive in a changing and goal-orientated environment.

Commercial Contracts Manager

Minimum qualifications:
● A relevant tertiary qualifi cation in Engineering, Management Accounting or Commercial Law
● 10 years’ technical experience in the mining industry supported by commercial knowledge

Functional skills:
● Extraordinary interpersonal skills
● Strong goal setting, prioritising, planning and organising skills
● Advanced infl uencing and negotiation skills
● Advanced understanding of commercial law and principles
● Advanced knowledge and understanding of research and analysing processes, tools and techniques
● Advanced financial analytical skills

Behavioural:
● Passion for a deal
● Outcome-focused
● A team player
● Unquestionable ethics and honesty
● A strong sense of ownership and responsibility
● Demonstrate the ability to think outside the box and to make it happen.

The position is accountable for:
● Leading and managing the commercial contract activity for Implats
● Building relationships with suppliers and operations
● Being a steward of procurement compliance and providing expert guidance to Procurement Steering Committees
● Driving the competitive advantage in all commercial dealings through effective application of leading-edge procurement practices in an integrated business environment
● Designing, developing and implementing (in conjunction with business unit stakeholders) procurement processes for assigned commodities  and services that deliver the customer’s needs on time in a controlled environment

In addition to challenging opportunities, the Company offers a competitive remuneration package and the normal large-company benefits.

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company’s recruitment policy and employment equity plan. All short-listed candidates will be subjected
to psychometric assessment. CVs must include copies of relevant qualifications. Incomplete CVs will not be considered.

Interested applicants should forward a concise CV to the Mineral Processing Employment Centre, Impala Platinum Limited, PO Box 1050, Rustenburg 0300 or fax: (014) 569-9769 or e-mail: glynis.scott [at] implats.co.za for attention: Glynis Scott.

Closing date: 10 March 2010

In the event that you do not hear from the Human Resources Department within a period of 30 days after the closing date
of applications, your application can be regarded as unsuccessful.

Company details can be found at http://www.implats.co.za