9 Project Cost jobs in South Africa

• Interpret technical drawings and prepare accurate cost estimates
• Liaise with clients to provide quotations and project updates
• Conduct site measurements to ensure costing accuracy
• Manage projects from initiation through to completion
• Compile and maintain detailed cost breakdowns and documentation
• Support tendering and bidding processes with cost analysis
• Provide administrative and technical support to the engineering team

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field (advantageous)
• Proven experience in a similar costing or estimating role
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Background in HVAC, ventilation, or fan systems is beneficial
• Proficient in Excel and other costing tools
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Market-related salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours: 08:0017:00 (MonThurs), 08:0016:00 on Fridays (or 15:00 if work is completed)

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ISTA Personnel Solutions SA is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company based in South Africa, specializing in providing top-tier operational support to U.S.-based organizations. We are not a recruitment agency—we are a dedicated extension of our clients' teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.

WE ARE HIRING!

We are seeking a Project Cost Estimator (Residential Construction) to work remotely for our US-based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project by executing a detailed line-item bid with unit costs. Formal bids are based on property inspections by other team members in the field and are finalized remotely using the photos, measurements, and other data that was collected on site by others.

Applying candidates must have experience in the residential construction industry or related fields; an analytical mind with high level problem solving and critical thinking skills; excellent written communication; great attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.

While there are opportunities for collaborating on projects with other team members, this role often entails extended periods of working on projects solo, with only intermittent contact with the lead estimator and other team members at times.

Applying candidates must have access to a quiet and comfortable work space free of distractions.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Working Hours: Aligned with U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday to Friday (14:30pm - 23:30pm SA Time)
• Work Environment: This is a remote role for South African Citizens only
• Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
  
  

• Review property scopes submitted by the field team and finalize bids for submittal to clients
• Identify required repairs via photos and build/update a formal construction bid
• Prepare detailed line-item estimates
• Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors
• Maintain matrix pricing database
• Work collaboratively with field team to submit accurate bids on-time
• Transpose approved bids to client specific software's
• Revise bids per client revisions
• Create change order estimates and submit to clients
• Delegate to offshore Project Administrators as required
  
  

• Ability to determine quantity of work scope, compile accurate estimates and hard bid packages with line-item breakdowns
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Ability to deliver to deadlines for multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to value engineer a project
• Ability to communicate in an efficient and professional manner
• Strong mathematic abilities
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
  
  

• Strong knowledge of standard computer systems and ability to adapt to new software
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good understanding of utilizing web resources
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

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Envusa Energy is licensed energy trader jointly owned by EDF Renewables and Anglo American. Envusa is, focused on delivering innovative and industry leading renewable energy solutions to private offtakers across Southern Africa and has a stated aim of developing a 3 to 5GW Renewable Energy generation portfolio by 2030 off the back of secured offtake. Construction of the first 520MW of wind and solar energy is at an advanced stage and will start delivering electricity to offtakers in end of 2025.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to join our Contract Management and Finance team. You will play a key role in monitoring and managing budgets, costs, and forecasts for the Sishen Solar PV Project. This role is perfect for a proactive finance professional who is passionate about delivering accurate reporting, managing costs efficiently, and supporting project teams to meet key milestones.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Manage cost reconciliations, budgets vs. actuals (OPEX & CAPEX), and forecasting
• Track, analyze, and report monthly financial performance to Project Managers and stakeholders
• Set up and maintain WBS, cost centres, and profit centres in ApprovalMax
• Support accounts payable : match invoices to POs, reconcile supplier accounts, maintain vendor data
• Liaise with suppliers and cost centre owners for payments, forecasting, and contract compliance
• Ensure clean and accurate financial records for audits (Statutory, B-BBEE, internal)
• Develop and maintain Envusa's cost control systems and compliance control plans
• Provide input to project close-out reporting to assist future development planning
• Ensure contract budget reporting is accurate and submitted on time
• Support finance team in ad hoc responsibilities aligned with Envusa's goals

Requirements

• National Diploma / BTech / BCom in Accounting or Finance (or NQF equivalent)
• Professional certifications such as SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or ACCA are advantageous
• 3–5 years' post-article experience, ideally in complex construction project environments
• Experience with multi-currency transactions, renewable energy, and project execution preferred
• Proficiency in IFRS, project accounting, and cost capitalisation principles
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, ApprovalMax, ERP platforms, and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Experience with online banking platforms and accounts payable processes

What We're Looking For

• A finance professional with excellent analytical, reporting, and budget control skills
• Strong commercial acumen and a problem-solving mindset
• Deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Collaborative and team-oriented, willing to support and be supported
• Strong communicator with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with regular travel to project sites

Join a high-performance team building the infrastructure of South Africa's renewable energy future.

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Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Analyst – Project Accounting to join our team.

Job summary

To prepare and analyse timely and accurate project information for the stakeholders, prepare project budgets and forecasts aligned to JSE’s strategic objectives, and provide expert financial guidance on account information in support of commercial decision making for the JSE.

• Prepare and present on a monthly basis the project information (actuals and forecast numbers) for reporting in various Manco meetings.
• Prepare and present on a quarterly basis the project information together with the APMO (Agile Project Management Office) team for reporting in the quarterly Exco LPM meeting.
• Prepare the separate financials for each ongoing project on a monthly basis where the projects actuals and forecast are tracked against the budget.
• Attend the various project sponsor meetings and present the separate financials on a monthly basis.
• Perform month-end functions:
• Prepare capitalisation calculations and journals for internal and external resources on a monthly basis.
• Prepare relevant accrual journals, and reclassification journals for the projects on a monthly basis.
• Track the various WIP accounts of ongoing projects on a monthly basis and ensure project cost is accurate.
• Prepare forecast for the projects based on resource forecast received and any known risk on a monthly basis.
• Prepare depreciation forecast on a monthly basis.
• Prepare information required for Exco deck and notes pack for monthly reporting.
• Work closely with the HR team to obtain the necessary resource information required to assist with the capitalisation journal.
• Hold monthly meetings with the project managers/project owners to ensure that actual costs tracked are complete and accurate, review and discuss the time booked for the month.
• Discuss progress of the project/risks pertaining to the project and review how actuals are tracking against budget.
• Provide input into formalisation of the Finance Department’s divisional budget and assist in the coordination and consolidation thereof in order to ensure that the information provided meets the expectation of the finance team.
• Produce and maintain monthly timely and accurate project accounting information with supporting commentary on variances, statistics and other required analysis.
• Facilitate the entire project planning and budgeting process creating and ensuring strict adherence to the budget timetable, populating the budgets with business units, timeous communication of material issues and changes, and creating standardised high-quality presentations with supporting commentary and analysis.
• Review and approve project-related contracts received from the procurement team.

• Maintain sustainable working relationships with stakeholders through ongoing engagement to ensure an understanding of their needs and maintain an open channel of communication at all times in supporting the department to achieve its business objectives.
• Develop and sustain relationships with administrative staff to facilitate the effective procurement to pay process with service providers/vendors/suppliers.
• Gauge stakeholder satisfaction through regular meetings and 360 feedback reports which will include any positive or negative feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the professionalism and timeous nature of interaction.

• Manage own delivery against agreed deliverables and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required.
• Analyse the monthly, year to date as well as annual actuals information and compare against budget and forecast in order to determine and explain variances.
• Perform monthly review and analyses of the annual view in order to determine the variances to track the expenses and revenue against the original budget and last month estimate.
• Perform the rolling forecast activities in order to track the revenue and expenses against the budget and adjust the expenses and revenue for the future months as per discussions with business stakeholders.
• Compile management accounts packs that will include financial as well as non-financial information for stakeholder review in support of commercial decision-making.
• Compile the budget pack in alignment with the JSE strategy, which will contain both financial and non-financial information in order to present the budget to the board, audit and HR committees for approval.
• Analyse project accounts to identify potential risks and advise stakeholders on risks identified as well as corrective action to be taken in order to mitigate risks.
• Create cost control awareness activities during budget and rolling forecast meetings to prevent unbudgeted expenditures and improve cost efficiencies within the various divisions.
• Consult with relevant manager to review progress against department plans and targets and to identify areas where corrective actions are required in order to ensure delivery of agreed results.
• Provide financial information in assistance to the compilation of the business cases for future JSE initiatives in order to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability as well as to identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Act as back-up to other Commercial Analysts to ensure a continued flow of the FP&A business processes and functions.
• Identify obstacles and major challenges through continuous review of processes and standards in order to ensure effective operational alignment to strategic priorities.
• Attend to ad-hoc financial information requirements and queries as requested by the stakeholders to assist with commercial business decisions and in continuation of business and increased productivity.
• Support Financial Accounting during external audit periods to ensure successful conclusion of the audit. Support includes providing audit related information, attending audit meetings and queries.

• Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
• Be an effective team member encouraging teamwork and freely sharing knowledge.
• Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
• Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.

• Identify, share and implement value-adding improvement/innovative ideas and solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.
• Review relevant finance processes and procedures on a continuous basis and provide input in order to ensure that the most efficient methods are implemented and applied.

• BCom Degree
• Post-graduate (Honours / CTA) Degree / Accounting / CIMA (Chartered Institute for Management Accountants) would be advantageous.
• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience, as a Project Accountant or a similar role.

• Income tax
• Other relevant industry standards and regulations

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Analyst – Project Accounting to join our team.

Job summary

To prepare and analyse timely and accurate project information for the stakeholders, prepare project budgets and forecasts aligned to JSE’s strategic objectives, and provide expert financial guidance on account information in support of commercial decision making for the JSE.

• Prepare and present on a monthly basis the project information (actuals and forecast numbers) for reporting in various Manco meetings.
• Prepare and present on a quarterly basis the project information together with the APMO (Agile Project Management Office) team for reporting in the quarterly Exco LPM meeting.
• Prepare the separate financials for each ongoing project on a monthly basis where the projects actuals and forecast are tracked against the budget.
• Attend the various project sponsor meetings and present the separate financials on a monthly basis.
• Perform month-end functions:
• Prepare capitalisation calculations and journals for internal and external resources on a monthly basis.
• Prepare relevant accrual journals, and reclassification journals for the projects on a monthly basis.
• Track the various WIP accounts of ongoing projects on a monthly basis and ensure project cost is accurate.
• Prepare forecast for the projects based on resource forecast received and any known risk on a monthly basis.
• Prepare depreciation forecast on a monthly basis.
• Prepare information required for Exco deck and notes pack for monthly reporting.
• Work closely with the HR team to obtain the necessary resource information required to assist with the capitalisation journal.
• Hold monthly meetings with the project managers/project owners to ensure that actual costs tracked are complete and accurate, review and discuss the time booked for the month.
• Discuss progress of the project/risks pertaining to the project and review how actuals are tracking against budget.
• Provide input into formalisation of the Finance Department’s divisional budget and assist in the coordination and consolidation thereof in order to ensure that the information provided meets the expectation of the finance team.
• Produce and maintain monthly timely and accurate project accounting information with supporting commentary on variances, statistics and other required analysis.
• Facilitate the entire project planning and budgeting process creating and ensuring strict adherence to the budget timetable, populating of the budgets with business units, timeous communication of material issues and changes, and creating standardised high-quality presentations with supporting commentary and analysis.
• Review and approve project related contracts received from the procurement team.

• Maintain sustainable working relationships with stakeholders through ongoing engagement to ensure an understanding of their needs and maintain an open channel of communication at all times in supporting the department to achieve its business objectives.
• Develop and sustain relationships with administrative staff to facilitate the effective procurement to pay process with service providers/vendors/suppliers.
• Gauge stakeholder satisfaction through regular meetings and 360 feedback reports which will include any positive or negative feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the professionalism and timeous nature of interaction.

• Manage own delivery against agreed deliverables and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required.
• Analyse the monthly, year to date as well as annual actuals information and compare against budget and forecast in order to determine and explain variances.
• Perform monthly review and analyses of the annual view in order to determine the variances to track the expenses and revenue against the original budget and last month estimate.
• Perform the rolling forecast activities in order to track the revenue and expenses against the budget and adjust the expenses and revenue for the future months as per discussions with business stakeholders.
• Compile management accounts packs that will include financial as well as non-financial information for stakeholder review in support of commercial decision-making.
• Compile the budget pack in alignment with the JSE strategy, which will contain both financial and non-financial information in order to present the budget to the board, audit, and HR committees for approval.
• Analyse project accounts to identify potential risks and advise stakeholders on risks identified as well as corrective action to be taken in order to mitigate risks.
• Create cost control awareness activities during budget and rolling forecast meetings to prevent unbudgeted expenditures and improve cost efficiencies within the various divisions.
• Consult with relevant manager to review progress against department plans and targets and to identify areas where corrective actions are required in order to ensure delivery of agreed results.
• Provide financial information in assistance to the compilation of the business cases for future JSE initiatives in order to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability as well as to identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Act as back-up to other Commercial Analysts to ensure a continued flow of the FP&A business processes and functions.
• Identify obstacles and major challenges through continuous review of processes and standards in order to ensure effective operational alignment to strategic priorities.
• Attend to ad-hoc financial information requirements and queries as requested by the stakeholders to assist with commercial business decisions and in continuation of business and increased productivity.
• Support Financial Accounting during external audit periods to ensure successful conclusion of the audit. Support includes providing audit related information, attending audit meetings and queries.

• Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
• Be an effective team member encouraging teamwork and freely sharing knowledge.
• Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
• Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.

• Identify, share and implement value adding improvement/innovative ideas and solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.
• Review relevant finance processes and procedures on a continuous basis and provide input in order to ensure that the most efficient methods are implemented and applied.

• BCom Degree
• Post-graduate (Honours / CTA) Degree / Accounting / CIMA (Chartered Institute for Management Accountants) would be advantageous.
• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience, as a Project Accountant or a similar role.

• Income tax
• Other relevant industry standards and regulations

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Analyst – Project Accounting to join our team.

Job summary

To prepare and analyse timely and accurate project information for the stakeholders, prepare project budgets and forecasts aligned to JSE’s strategic objectives, and provide expert financial guidance on account information in support of commercial decision making for the JSE.

• Prepare and present on a monthly basis the project information (actuals and forecast numbers) for reporting in various Manco meetings.
• Prepare and present on a quarterly basis the project information together with the APMO (Agile Project Management Office) team for reporting in the quarterly Exco LPM meeting.
• Prepare the separate financials for each ongoing project on a monthly basis where the projects actuals and forecast are tracked against the budget.
• Attend the various project sponsor meetings and present the separate financials on a monthly basis.
• Perform month-end functions:
• Prepare capitalisation calculations and journals for internal and external resources on a monthly basis.
• Prepare relevant accrual journals, and reclassification journals for the projects on a monthly basis.
• Track the various WIP accounts of ongoing projects on a monthly basis and ensure project cost is accurate.
• Prepare forecast for the projects based on resource forecast received and any known risk on a monthly basis.
• Prepare depreciation forecast on a monthly basis.
• Prepare information required for Exco deck and notes pack for monthly reporting.
• Work closely with the HR team to obtain the necessary resource information required to assist with the capitalisation journal.
• Hold monthly meetings with the project managers/project owners to ensure that actual costs tracked are complete and accurate, review and discuss the time booked for the month.
• Discuss progress of the project/risks pertaining to the project and review how actuals are tracking against budget.
• Provide input into formalisation of the Finance Department’s divisional budget and assist in the coordination and consolidation thereof in order to ensure that the information provided meets the expectation of the finance team.
• Produce and maintain monthly timely and accurate project accounting information with supporting commentary on variances, statistics and other required analysis.
• Facilitate the entire project planning and budgeting process creating and ensuring strict adherence to the budget timetable, populating of the budgets with business units, timeous communication of material issues and changes, and creating standardised high-quality presentations with supporting commentary and analysis.
• Review and approve project related contracts received from the procurement team.

• Maintain sustainable working relationships with stakeholders through ongoing engagement to ensure an understanding of their needs and maintain an open channel of communication at all times in supporting the department to achieve its business objectives.
• Develop and sustain relationships with administrative staff to facilitate the effective procurement to pay process with service providers/vendors/suppliers.
• Gauge stakeholder satisfaction through regular meetings and 360 feedback reports which will include any positive or negative feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the professionalism and timeous nature of interaction.

• Manage own delivery against agreed deliverables and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required.
• Analyse the monthly, year to date as well as annual actuals information and compare against budget and forecast in order to determine and explain variances.
• Perform monthly review and analyses of the annual view in order to determine the variances to track the expenses and revenue against the original budget and last month estimate.
• Perform the rolling forecast activities in order to track the revenue and expenses against the budget and adjust the expenses and revenue for the future months as per discussions with business stakeholders.
• Compile management accounts packs that will include financial as well as non-financial information for stakeholder review in support of commercial decision-making.
• Compile the budget pack in alignment with the JSE strategy, which will contain both financial and non-financial information in order to present the budget to the board, audit, and HR committees for approval.
• Analyse project accounts to identify potential risks and advise stakeholders on risks identified as well as corrective action to be taken in order to mitigate risks.
• Create cost control awareness activities during budget and rolling forecast meetings to prevent unbudgeted expenditures and improve cost efficiencies within the various divisions.
• Consult with relevant manager to review progress against department plans and targets and to identify areas where corrective actions are required in order to ensure delivery of agreed results.
• Provide financial information in assistance to the compilation of the business cases for future JSE initiatives in order to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability as well as to identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Act as back-up to other Commercial Analysts to ensure a continued flow of the FP&A business processes and functions.
• Identify obstacles and major challenges through continuous review of processes and standards in order to ensure effective operational alignment to strategic priorities.
• Attend to ad-hoc financial information requirements and queries as requested by the stakeholders to assist with commercial business decisions and in continuation of business and increased productivity.
• Support Financial Accounting during external audit periods to ensure successful conclusion of the audit. Support includes providing audit related information, attending audit meetings and queries.

• Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
• Be an effective team member encouraging teamwork and freely sharing knowledge.
• Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
• Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.

• Identify, share and implement value adding improvement/innovative ideas and solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.
• Review relevant finance processes and procedures on a continuous basis and provide input in order to ensure that the most efficient methods are implemented and applied.

• BCom Degree
• Post-graduate (Honours / CTA) Degree / Accounting / CIMA (Chartered Institute for Management Accountants) would be advantageous.
• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience, as a Project Accountant or a similar role.

• Income tax
• Other relevant industry standards and regulations

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Analyst – Project Accounting to join our team.

Job summary

To prepare and analyse timely and accurate project information for the stakeholders, prepare project budgets and forecasts aligned to JSE’s strategic objectives, and provide expert financial guidance on account information in support of commercial decision making for the JSE.

• Prepare and present on a monthly basis the project information (actuals and forecast numbers) for reporting in various Manco meetings.
• Prepare and present on a quarterly basis the project information together with the APMO (Agile Project Management Office) team for reporting in the quarterly Exco LPM meeting.
• Prepare the separate financials for each ongoing project on a monthly basis where the projects actuals and forecast are tracked against the budget.
• Attend the various project sponsor meetings and present the separate financials on a monthly basis.
• Perform month-end functions:
• Prepare capitalisation calculations and journals for internal and external resources on a monthly basis.
• Prepare relevant accrual journals, and reclassification journals for the projects on a monthly basis.
• Track the various WIP accounts of ongoing projects on a monthly basis and ensure project cost is accurate.
• Prepare forecast for the projects based on resource forecast received and any known risk on a monthly basis.
• Prepare depreciation forecast on a monthly basis.
• Prepare information required for Exco deck and notes pack for monthly reporting.
• Work closely with the HR team to obtain the necessary resource information required to assist with the capitalisation journal.
• Hold monthly meetings with the project managers/project owners to ensure that actual costs tracked are complete and accurate, review and discuss the time booked for the month.
• Discuss progress of the project/risks pertaining to the project and review how actuals are tracking against budget.
• Provide input into formalisation of the Finance Department’s divisional budget and assist in the coordination and consolidation thereof in order to ensure that the information provided meets the expectation of the finance team.
• Produce and maintain monthly timely and accurate project accounting information with supporting commentary on variances, statistics and other required analysis.
• Facilitate the entire project planning and budgeting process creating and ensuring strict adherence to the budget timetable, populating the budgets with business units, timeous communication of material issues and changes, and creating standardised high-quality presentations with supporting commentary and analysis.
• Review and approve project-related contracts received from the procurement team.

• Maintain sustainable working relationships with stakeholders through ongoing engagement to ensure an understanding of their needs and maintain an open channel of communication at all times in supporting the department to achieve its business objectives.
• Develop and sustain relationships with administrative staff to facilitate the effective procurement to pay process with service providers/vendors/suppliers.
• Gauge stakeholder satisfaction through regular meetings and 360 feedback reports which will include any positive or negative feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the professionalism and timeous nature of interaction.

• Manage own delivery against agreed deliverables and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required.
• Analyse the monthly, year to date as well as annual actuals information and compare against budget and forecast in order to determine and explain variances.
• Perform monthly review and analyses of the annual view in order to determine the variances to track the expenses and revenue against the original budget and last month estimate.
• Perform the rolling forecast activities in order to track the revenue and expenses against the budget and adjust the expenses and revenue for the future months as per discussions with business stakeholders.
• Compile management accounts packs that will include financial as well as non-financial information for stakeholder review in support of commercial decision-making.
• Compile the budget pack in alignment with the JSE strategy, which will contain both financial and non-financial information in order to present the budget to the board, audit and HR committees for approval.
• Analyse project accounts to identify potential risks and advise stakeholders on risks identified as well as corrective action to be taken in order to mitigate risks.
• Create cost control awareness activities during budget and rolling forecast meetings to prevent unbudgeted expenditures and improve cost efficiencies within the various divisions.
• Consult with relevant manager to review progress against department plans and targets and to identify areas where corrective actions are required in order to ensure delivery of agreed results.
• Provide financial information in assistance to the compilation of the business cases for future JSE initiatives in order to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability as well as to identify potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Act as back-up to other Commercial Analysts to ensure a continued flow of the FP&A business processes and functions.
• Identify obstacles and major challenges through continuous review of processes and standards in order to ensure effective operational alignment to strategic priorities.
• Attend to ad-hoc financial information requirements and queries as requested by the stakeholders to assist with commercial business decisions and in continuation of business and increased productivity.
• Support Financial Accounting during external audit periods to ensure successful conclusion of the audit. Support includes providing audit related information, attending audit meetings and queries.

• Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
• Be an effective team member encouraging teamwork and freely sharing knowledge.
• Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
• Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.

• Identify, share and implement value-adding improvement/innovative ideas and solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.
• Review relevant finance processes and procedures on a continuous basis and provide input in order to ensure that the most efficient methods are implemented and applied.

• BCom Degree
• Post-graduate (Honours / CTA) Degree / Accounting / CIMA (Chartered Institute for Management Accountants) would be advantageous.
• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience, as a Project Accountant or a similar role.

• Income tax
• Other relevant industry standards and regulations

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.