Cost Estimator

Calderys; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. This challenging role involves detailed cost estimating, analysis, and ensuring accuracy in pricing for project tenders. The ideal candidate will have AAT or ACCA/CIMA qualifications and strong IT skills, particularly in financial software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cost accountant or analyst.
• Minimum AAT qualification, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost estimations and manage project costs.
• Generate quotations/tenders and analyze variances.
• Negotiate with vendors and oversee cost estimation processes.

Skills

Cost analysis

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Excel

Financial software

Education

AAT qualification

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

CIMA Finalist

Tools

IFS/SAP

Google Suite

Job description

Role: We have a fantastic opportunity in our team based in South Africa.

This is a challenging role where you will be involved in producing cost estimations, considering the production cost requirements, all related costs, and margins.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing cost estimations, considering the production cost requirements, all related costs, and margins.
• Generating final and complete quotations/tenders for presentation to clients.
• In-depth understanding of all cost items and variables influencing pricing.
• Review and report on project costs variances and improve costing models.
• Oversee and update the cost estimation processes and procedures, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.
• Develop relationships with vendors and contractors, negotiate costs, and manage tenders.
• Use tendering data for detailed cost analysis and present estimates to management and stakeholders.
• Record actual costs versus tendered prices and compile cost reports.
• Train and upskill team members as required.

Project Management & Planning

• Determine cost items and variables influencing pricing.
• Review rental costs and implement savings strategies.
• Analyze project documents to understand project scope.
• Manage precast and ready-shape departments.
• Oversee project close-outs and meetings.

Customer & Quality

• Achieve customer satisfaction by executing cost estimation activities accurately and timely.
• Meet all HSEQ SOPs for the area.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cost accountant, analyst, or similar role.
• Minimum qualified AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA; ideally CIMA Finalist.
• Understanding of industrial processes, costing principles, and accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel, Google Suite, and financial software like IFS/SAP.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

This job is active and accepting applications.