Asst Officer Finance

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Officer Finance at Sibanye-Stillwater, a multinational mining and metals processing group with operations and investments across five continents, also involved in metal recycling and mine tailings retreatment. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor and prepare breakdowns related to cost expenditures, and to capture and maintain financial data and information for the company. The role is located in Rustenburg, North West. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * **Cost Control:** Prepare breakdowns of operational, wage, and other costs; calculate unit costs; assist with basic budget preparation; monitor budget expenditure weekly and monthly; capture financial data; perform daily maintenance of cost-related financial transactions; transfer additional or available funds to the next budget; and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. * **Reporting & Reconciliation:** Prepare, generate, and compile relevant financial statements and reports (reflecting total costs, selling price, profit); analyse reports; distribute reports and statements to stakeholders; perform basic reconciliations; identify trends in costs and expenditure; and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. * **Quality Assurance:** Assist and participate in internal cost audits; ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, applicable legislation, and statutory requirements; participate in continuous improvement projects; and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. * **Stakeholder Relations:** Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels and functions; ensure open communication channels; and collaborate with external service providers on tool design and implementation to enhance processes. * **Financial Management Working Cost Budgets:** Adhere to budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives. * **Cost Savings:** Lead and drive cost-saving and cash conservation initiatives; remain competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations. * **Building a values-based organisational culture:** Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment-specific organisational development plan to achieve a targeted cultural shift. * **ESG Compliance:** Align to international responsible mining principles, specifically World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) for SA Gold Operations and the Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative for SA PGM Operations. * **SHE Compliance:** Maintain and comply with Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards; participate in risk assessments and investigate/take appropriate action on identified risks; ensure adherence to company policies and procedures; instil a culture of SHE leadership; and participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums. * **Quality Management System (QMS):** Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. * **Focus on safe production & operational excellence:** Prioritise safety and health, and operational excellence to improve the company's position on the global industry cost curve. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent) * Matric * National Diploma * At least 5 years’ experience in a related role * Studying towards a relevant Finance Diploma or Finance Degree * At least 3 years’ experience in a related rol * At least 1 year’s experience in SAP * At least 1 year’s experience in COUPA * Medically fit to work in the specific business area. * Clear security screening record. * Clear credit record. * Valid driver’s license (if applicable) **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a strong financial background, evidenced by an NQF 4 or Grade 12 qualification, ideally studying towards a finance diploma or degree. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience (at least 5 years, with specific mention of 3 years in a related role) in finance, including proficiency with SAP and COUPA systems. They should be meticulous with financial data, capable of cost control, reporting, and reconciliation, and committed to quality assurance, compliance (ESG, SHE, QMS), and fostering positive stakeholder relationships. A focus on safe production and operational excellence, along with a clear security, credit, and medical record, is essential. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/asst-officer-finance-sibanye-stillwater Source: myjobmag

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