Control Manager Centurion

Quyn International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking a Projects Control Manager to oversee all aspects of project controls. The role involves financial management, governance compliance, and people management. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and have at least six years of relevant experience in managing complex projects. This position offers a 12-month contract with a monthly compensation of R138,724.

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience in managing and overseeing projects controls functions in multi-billion-rand construction, mining and ERP projects.
• Certificate of Fitness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the controls team and oversee project controls.
• Conduct financial planning and budgeting for project management.
• Implement controls to ensure legal compliance within projects.
• Manage client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Actively manage talent and provide ongoing coaching.

Skills

Financial Management

Project Planning

Risk Management

People Management

Compliance and Governance

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office Relevant Packages

Job description

Overview

Projects Control Manager – 12 Months Contract R138 724pm. The Manager: Projects Control provides leadership to the controls team and oversees all aspects of project controls, including reporting, cost control, progress measurement, risk management, and schedule development and control. The role provides technical expertise and guidance to the Exxaro ERP Programme regarding project progress, compliance, and performance. The incumbent partners with Project Managers and the Programme Manager to optimise and execute projects while deploying resources based on the Programme and/or Projects Strategic Plans.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management
  • Provide technical input to quantitative analyses conducted to evaluate the financial viability of new projects and initiatives (cross-functional).
  • Financial planning, systematic monitoring and budgeting for resources needed for project management.
  • Assist the Project Manager (PM) to fulfil requirements of budget and Change Request processes.
• Business Performance and Development
  • Support development of strategy while ensuring applicable systems exist to achieve strategy implementation.
  • In consultation with the Manager, Projects provide inputs for development of project management capability to enable competitive advantage and cost management, in line with the Group's strategy.
• Compliance, Governance and Assurance
  • Implement controls to ensure legal compliance within designated areas and projects.
  • Implement effective Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) management systems and compliance with regulations.
  • Identify, understand, and manage risks that can impact project outputs; participate in developing governance systems for best practice.
  • Adhere to quality management system requirements; consolidate monthly reports and participate in management and other meetings as required.
• Customer & Client Relationship Management and Functional Excellence
  • Ensure clients are aware of and satisfied with the capability of support services and that their requirements are met; effectively communicate project results.
  • Adhere to functional policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, end-to-end processes, tools, templates, etc.; assist in standardising, simplifying and speeding up functional processes, eliminating duplication/bureaucracy.
  • Apply functional best practices and promote sharing of knowledge.
• People Management
  • Actively manage talent through regular assessment of employees’ strengths, development needs and progress; provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and development feedback.
  • Provide direction and support to people through change; reinforce and role-model the change, addressing resistance, mind-sets, behaviours, and emotions as needed.
  • Encourage open expression of ideas and foster dialogue; seek diverse opinions and keep people informed of decisions and changes; proactively address conflicts.
• Safe and Healthy Work Environment
  • Maintain a healthy, safe working environment and practices, ensuring compliance with applicable SHE policies and procedures to standard.
  • Foster a culture prioritising safety across all operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance (Essential/Minimum)
• 6 years relevant experience in managing and overseeing projects controls functions in multi-billion-rand construction, mining and ERP projects
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Competence: MS Office Relevant Packages (Essential/Minimum)