Cost Planner

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and chemicals company seeks an individual to create and compile complete cost business plans and support budgeting processes in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The role requires a National Diploma or equivalent along with 3 years of costing or engineering maintenance experience. Familiarity with SAP is preferred. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a planning mindset, and the ability to manage complexity. This position offers a great opportunity for career development in a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 3 years costing / engineering maintenance experience required.
• 1 year of SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and compile complete cost business plans.
• Build and update cost model for budgeting processes.
• Document key information used in costing.

Skills

Effective Communication

Action Planning

Policy Understanding

Resourcefulness

Verbal Communication

Complexity Management

Situational Adaptability

Data Collection and Analysis

Action Orientation

Planning and Organization

Education

National Diploma or NQF level 5 equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req Id: 10728

Closing Date: 10 December 2025

OME MRS : Mining

Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga

Role Category: Execution

Purpose of Job: To create and compile complete cost business plans, with the accompanying reports for business planning and budget purposes.

Key Accountabilities

• Bi-annually build a cost model to support the budgeting process and obtain sign off from Master Business Planner
• Update the cost model with staff establishment, operating norms, equipment allocation, norms and start ages.
• Cost the colliery budget based on the budget guideline, colliery tonnage, staff establishment cost, operating and maintenance cost, utilities cost and depreciation from RCP.
• Obtain sign-off for cost budget from cost center owners and Financial Manager
• Document key information used in the costing process
• Ensure that the model is updated, and that all learning points are incorporated continuously
• Ensure budget change management is applied documented and communicated
• Apply year on year escalation received from Finance
• Adhere to agreed business deadlines
• Upload approved cost model into SAP
• MBI – Cost Upload against GL accounts
• MB2 – Cost upload against Internal Orders, Cost centers, sub assembly, functional location
• Support Procurement, HR, IMA, financial planning
• Create annual budgeting cost reports per colliery

Formal Education

National Diploma or NQF level 5 equivalent

Working Experience

3 years costing / engineering maintenance experience

1 year SAP experience (wish)

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Communicates Effectively
• TC_Action Planning
• TC_Policies and Procedures
• BC_Resourcefulness
• TC_Verbal Communication
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• TC_Data Collection and Analysis
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Planning and Organisation

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.