JDE Specialist III- Distribution

Join to apply for the JDE Specialist III- Distribution role at Ivanhoe Mines Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low‑carbon, renewable future. The company focuses on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa, including the Kamoa‑Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Platreef palladium‑rhodium‑platinum‑nickel‑copper‑gold discovery in South Africa, the redevelopment of the historic Kipushi zinc‑copper‑germanium‑silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and exploration on the Western Foreland near Kamoa‑Kakula. This role leads the ERP Distribution Module and External Portal work for Ivanhoe Mines SA. Responsibilities include managing distribution‑related projects, overseeing support and improvements, confirming business requirements, visiting operations, and guiding reporting team members. Mandatory Qualifications High school certification or Matric Tertiary qualification A minimum of 5 years’ experience in ERP projects and consulting with knowledge and experience in distribution module functions and portals. A working understanding of computer systems is essential with substantial experience on JDE implementations with a track record of maintenance and support. Advantageous Skills JDE Certification Advanced distribution functional knowledge on ERP systems In‑depth knowledge of JD Edwards Distribution and related systems Knowledge of reporting tools, JD Edwards Orchestrator Knowledge of scanning, barcoding, plug‑in applications in the logistics supply chain Technical Skills Should Include Strong JD Edwards (JDE) project, functional and supporting skills Possess a strong drive for service excellence Able to identify, troubleshoot and solve problems Flexible but methodical and thorough approach for reconciliations and balancing Good organizational and analytical skills, process oriented Good understanding of end‑to‑end processes in the capital asset management environment, including equipment, work orders, parts, routines and connected devices To maintain system tables and data critical to the planned maintenance system applications Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information Good knowledge of JDE security Your Key Performance Activities Analyse, confirm and document business requirements. Lead projects and support work to provide functionality that meets business requirements. Conduct site coordination on project and support matters to the operation as identified from time to time, most likely on a rotational basis. Provide management overviews including KPI dashboard reporting at operations. Initiate and complete improvement projects related to the Distribution module and Portals. Visit operations to confirm project matters, develop personal relationships, experience requirements firsthand, discuss matters with the responsible people, and monitor the progress of our work. Provide guidance and enable development for team members reporting to this role. Follow external application development work to identify opportunities. Actively monitor the support service progress in Smartsheet related to this ERP module. Provide monthly reporting on the module projects and support statistics. Work with the ERP Developer to establish improved applications. Work with the ERP Strategic Project Specialist on joint projects. Assist the Project Coordinator where required. Obtain monthly feedback from operational users. Run the portals programme including supplier functionality and integration to ERP. Develop training material for the appropriate module and provide system training to users. Reach out to distribution personnel to integrate related systems to their functions. Conduct team stand‑by tasks on a rotational basis where appropriate, in case of after‑hours work. Additional Requirement Ability to do occasional travelling. Application Details When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3‑month period) of your ID/passport, driver’s licence and qualifications. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal employment opportunity employer, it is important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Mining Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa #J-18808-Ljbffr