Infrastructure Cost Engineer

Medi Clinic; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee comprehensive cost management and financial planning. Responsibilities include supervising financial processes and providing strategic cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of experience in cost control and financial administration. This role requires strong analytical skills and familiarity with ERP systems. The position is based in Paarl, offering a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial administration.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and control related to cost management.
• Supervise and administer financial processes related to projects.
• Conduct critical cost analysis and provide strategic advice.
• Deliver cost engineering services to support planning and execution.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel with Power Query)

Experience in SAP ERP

Application of Finance and cost administration principles

Data interpretation, analytical and statistical skills

Ability to work with high levels of detail

Understanding of asset management processes (buildings & equipment)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Studies

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office| Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 17/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Zimkhitha Wulana
Reference number: 63861
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Main Purpose of Job

To provide comprehensive cost management, financial planning and analysis, and information management in support of both infrastructure projects and technical operations. The role also includes the supervision of administrative support functions, ensuring effective financial governance, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making within the Infrastructure Department.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Drive and support process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Infrastructure Department.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and control related to cost management, documentation, and information systems.
• Supervise and administer financial and documentation processes related to infrastructure projects and technical operations.
• Conduct critical cost analysis and provide strategic advice to management on project expenditure and repairs, and maintenance costs.
• Deliver cost engineering services, including cost estimation, forecasting, and lifecycle cost analysis, to support infrastructure planning and execution.

Required Education

Essential Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Studies

Desired Education

• Data engineering, data analysis, and/or business intelligence qualifications, in addition to essential education

Required Experience

Essential Minimum Experience

• 5 years of experience in cost control.
• 5 years of experience in financial administration.
• 2 years of supervisory experience

Desired Experience

• Cost control with supervisory financial administrative experience.
• Experience in cost and financial analysis of project lifecycles is advantageous.
• Experience in investment projects and asset management procedures.

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel with Power Query)
• Experience in SAP ERP
• Application of Finance and cost administration principles
• Data interpretation, analytical and statistical skills
• Ability to work with high levels of detail
• Understanding of asset management processes (buildings & equipment)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.