Cost Controller PCC02092026

ProjectLink; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ProjectLink is seeking an experienced Cost Controller for a 12-month assignment on a large capital project in Witbank, Mpumalanga. You will maintain cost information, track budgets, forecasts and variances to provide the project team with a clear view of performance and final cost.

The role requires strong Excel skills and experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and change control, with a focus on accuracy, audit trails, and timely reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cost Controller on large capital, engineering or construction projects.
• Practical experience in project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Experience working with commitments, actual costs, accruals and change control.
• Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Ability to interpret and reconcile financial, procurement and project information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the project cost-control system and cost breakdown structure.
• Track budgets, commitments, actual costs, accruals and forecasts.
• Prepare regular cost reports and cash-flow updates.
• Monitor expenditure against the approved budget.
• Analyse cost variances and identify potential overruns.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the Estimate at Completion.
• Monitor approved and pending changes and their cost impact.
• Reconcile project cost data with procurement, finance and contractor information.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of cost information.
• Support monthly reporting and project review meetings.
• Maintain clear supporting records and audit trails.
• Raise cost risks and discrepancies early and follow them through to resolution.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Variance analysis

Excel

Change control

Education

A relevant qualification in Cost Management, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Key 360

Job description

Project: Large capital project

ProjectLink is looking for an experienced Cost Controller for a 12-month assignment on a large capital project in Witbank.

Location: Witbank, Mpumalanga

Contract duration: 12 months

Project: Large capital project

ProjectLink is looking for an experienced Cost Controller for a 12-month assignment on a large capital project in Witbank.

The role requires someone who understands project cost control beyond updating spreadsheets. You should be able to maintain accurate cost information, identify variances and emerging risks, and give the project team a clear view of current performance and the expected final cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the project cost-control system and cost breakdown structure
• Track budgets, commitments, actual costs, accruals and forecasts
• Prepare regular cost reports and cash-flow updates
• Monitor expenditure against the approved budget
• Analyse cost variances and identify potential overruns
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the Estimate at Completion
• Monitor approved and pending changes and their cost impact
• Reconcile project cost data with procurement, finance and contractor information
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of cost information
• Support monthly reporting and project review meetings
• Maintain clear supporting records and audit trails
• Raise cost risks and discrepancies early and follow them through to resolution

Experience And Requirements

• Previous experience as a Cost Controller on large capital, engineering or construction projects
• Practical experience in project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and variance analysis
• Experience working with commitments, actual costs, accruals and change control
• Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
• Ability to interpret and reconcile financial, procurement and project information

Advantageous

• Experience using Key 360
• A relevant qualification in Cost Management, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Project Management

What We Value At ProjectLink

Our consultants work independently at client sites while remaining part of a broader team of project professionals. We value people who take ownership of their work, maintain high standards and raise concerns before they become project problems. For this role, accuracy matters, but so does judgement. The right person will understand what the numbers are saying, communicate concerns clearly and follow outstanding actions through to completion.