Cost Controller(Renewable Energy Projects)

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Cost Controller. This role involves managing project budgets, tracking costs, and providing financial insights for large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in cost control and a degree in a related field. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in cost control management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting in complex project environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets and forecasts.
• Track and analyse variances between budgeted and actual costs.
• Implement and maintain cost control systems and reporting structures.
• Review project cash flow requirements and support project managers.
• Deliver accurate project trend analysis and CAPEX close-out reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and subcontractors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Cost Controller

Market-related Package

Cape Town, Permanent position

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join our project team. This role is pivotal in monitoring, analysing, and managing costs across large-scale infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will provide accurate cost data, ensure budget adherence, and deliver insights to support financial planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets and forecasts.

• Track and analyse variances between budgeted and actual costs, highlighting financial risks.

• Implement and maintain cost control systems and reporting structures.

• Review project cash flow requirements and support project managers with reporting.

• Deliver accurate and timely project trend analysis and CAPEX close-out reports.

• Provide feedback to the estimating team for future project improvements.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, finance teams, and subcontractors to support decision-making.

• Promote safety, environmental, and quality standards across all cost control activities.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

• Excellent organisation, planning, and prioritisation abilities.

• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

• Proactive problem solver with innovative thinking.

• Team player who contributes to a collaborative working culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (highly desirable).

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in cost control management within large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting in complex project environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Please note if we don't contact you in the first 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.