Join as SC Master Date Management Officer, to deliver effective material services and vendor enablement on Supply Chain systems, including the maintenance of the Supply Chain vendor database and systems.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen. 

Thungela Resources [Thungela means “to ignite” in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production.  It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

You will be required to execute the creation process for all vendor types (excluding bank validations, sundry, and marketing vendors), which involves releasing questionnaires and providing assistance to ensure completion.

More of your responsibilities will include:

• Administering the release of registrations and approving them for potential vendors invited to participate in tenders
• Collaborating with Treasury to review the accuracy of vendor banking details
• Validating the accuracy of vendor data, including data interfacing with other systems
• Developing and overseeing the vendor onboarding process, ensuring alignment of data
• Implementing and managing a comprehensive training program for all vendors, keeping them informed of updated work methodologies
• Facilitating the seamless integration of new online Master Data Management (MDM) forms into the system
• Maintaining vendor records, ensuring annual updates or as needed (e.g., BEE credentials, VAT, contact details)
• Conducting data clean up activities and identify as well as manage discrepancies in an efficient manner
• Ensuring the Master Data Materials are linked to plants, timeously created, and maintained
• Ensuring that Service codes are created, linked to Purchasing Organisation, timeously created and maintained
• Effectively managing stakeholders by conducting relationship management, supporting the Manager and engaging with systems specialists to discover automation opportunities

• Bachelors ’s Degree in Operations management, Supply Chain management, Finance or a related field (NQF level 7)

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in supply chain or procurement with specific experience of master data governance and vendor management

Proficient knowledge of mining and other relevant legislation applicable to Thungela incl:

• The Mine Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996
• Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No 28 of 2002
• Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, No 53 of 2003
• Value-Added Tax Act, No 89 of 1991
• Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4 of 2013
• Proficient in using technology and systems relevant to the role i.e., SAP, Ariba and SNOW
• Proficient knowledge of vendor management processes and principles
• Emerging knowledge of the development and management of master data standards in SC systems
• Emerging knowledge of the applicable VAT regulations and processes

What we offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Thungela is a pure play coal mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Thungela 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 fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.