Cost Controller(Renewable Energy Projects)

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

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Cape Town seeks a Cost Controller to oversee financial processes within large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of cost control management experience, a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, and strong financial analysis skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, tracking variances, and collaborating with project teams. Competitive market-related package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in cost control management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and reporting.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets.
• Track and analyse variances between budgeted and actual costs.
• Implement cost control systems and reporting structures.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance teams.
• Deliver project trend analysis and CAPEX reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Renewable Energy IPP with bases in Cape Town.

Role

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.

Profile

6 years experience in cost control management in renewable energy or large infrastructure projects

A qualification in construction management or engineering field is highly desirable.