40 Project Controller jobs in South Africa

The role is for approximately 15 months.

Duties:

1. Compiles, distributes, and files minutes, notes, actions, and updated issues lists from the meeting.
2. Distributes minutes from the previous meeting with the agenda and issues list for the planned meeting.
3. Validates all minutes as a true representation of what was discussed.
4. Facilitates the planning of meeting content in line with current issue priorities and importance as a focus area.
5. Distributes relevant documentation to action leads for review and update.
6. Arranges meetings and prepares the agenda.
7. Maintains a database capable of supporting the information management of issue status and actions under discussion.
8. Prepares reports on the operation of ETMM and ECMC as required.
9. Ensures all minutes of meetings are filed as lifetime records. Review all relevant documents and checklists before presentation to the meeting.
10. Establishes and maintains an auditable process on ETMM and ECMC activities using meeting agendas, attendance lists, minutes of meetings, and action lists.
11. Reviews all relevant documents and checklists before presentation to the meeting.
12. Compiles the issues for the agenda and gets the agenda endorsed by the chairperson.
13. Documents the actions and decisions taken in the meetings on SharePoint.
14. Provides the ECMC issue numbers to the engineering change requestor, used to add major modifications on the NTP.
15. Displays (annually) the Nuclear Technical Plan (NTP) from the relevant database.
16. Updates GenTLC as the Technical Plan Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Grade 12 or equivalent + 3 year qualification.
2. Has a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a project controller.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Good time management and problem-solving skills.

Our client, based in Durban, is looking for a Cost Control Manager to join their team.

1. Overseeing and analysing the cost expenditures and purchases within the company.
2. Developing and maintaining robust cost accounting systems to meticulously track and analyse company expenditures.
3. Ensuring accurate recording and updating of purchasing data, encompassing both existing and new materials and goods.
4. Conducting thorough analyses of purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend financially feasible options.
5. Facilitating internal cost audits and collaborating on general ledger preparation to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
6. Presenting crucial financial information and cost estimates to management, aiding in strategic decision-making processes.
7. Upholding compliance with accounting principles, legal regulations, and company policies to maintain financial integrity.
8. Actively drive team efforts towards achieving financial integrity and collaborative success.

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field advantageous.
2. Experience in a similar role.
3. Proficiency in SAP, CO and FI, advanced Excel, and Quantrix Software.
4. Understanding of operations and SHE principles, within the manufacturing or mining industries.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 days for interview. If not contacted, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Responsible for cost controlling of all projects from inception through to Implementation
• Review and analyse of actuals v budgeted costs
• Forecasting & Variance analysis of projects in Early Works Procurement (EWP) to Implementation
• Liaise with project manager (s) and contract managers to forecast expected future costs to completion
• Prepare weekly project cash flow and liquidity forecast for the projects in execution
• Manage the process of contractual revenue/variation order claims
• Review and manage the weekly project related expenses

Budgeting Process:

• Support the preparation of project cost budgets for project related early bid submissions
• Formulate a detailed budgeting template that incorporates all functions of PV, BESS, Thermal and Wind construction to assist in project bid submissions.
• Support in the preparation of project cash flow and liquidity forecasts for Implementation
• Develop a trend analysis of projects various sizes for future projects
• Support Asset Management Commercial team forecasting budgets prior to start of DLP phase of all projects and future O&M forecasted spend.

Reporting:

• Ensure timely project reporting in terms of all Early Stage projects and projects in Implementation phase
• Ensure Management team is always aware about current cost status of project and possible future deviations
• Together with the data operations team, continually update project operations with accurate product and construction related costs.

Statutory/regulatory requirement:

• Ensure compliance with statutory / regulatory requirements, including:
  • Country specific Reserve Bank approvals;
  • Bond Resource planning (Bank Guarantees, Parent Company Guarantees)

Other ad-hoc tasks:

• Implementation of internal control and processes

• You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets.
• B.Com Accounting / Finance degree qualification
• At least3 –5 years’ experience in a similar role; or audit background having completed articles will be advantageous
• Experience in the renewable energy sector or other assimilated sector (i.e., construction or engineering) preferable
• Experience in reporting under IFRS
• Advanced skills for Excel and MS Office
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team, self-organised and disciplined
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail; good project management and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English