Infrastructure Cost Engineer

Mediclinic Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a skilled professional for a financial planning and analysis role in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost control and financial administration, along with a strong educational background in engineering or construction. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects and technical operations, ensuring effective financial governance and decision-making within the organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement initiatives for the Infrastructure Department.
• Ensure governance compliance related to documentation and information systems.
• Conduct cost analysis and provide strategic advice on project expenditure.

Skills

Cost control

Financial administration

Data interpretation

Analytical skills

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction Studies

Data engineering / data analysis / business intelligence qualifications

Tools

Excel (with Power Query)

Jenkins

Ruby

Python

Active Directory

Cloud technologies

PowerShell

Windows

AWS

Linux

SAN

Java

Troubleshoot

Backup

Puppet

Hardware management

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

• 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

• 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.

Key Skills

• Jenkins
• Ruby
• Python
• Active Directory
• Cloud
• PowerShell
• Windows
• AWS
• Linux
• SAN
• Java
• Troubleshoot
• Backup
• Puppet
• Hardware

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1