Onsite Mining Project Cost Controller (SAP/EVM)

ProjectLink; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ProjectLink seeks a Project Cost Controller in Rustenburg for a 3‑month, onsite contract. You will monitor the Capital Budget, compare budget vs actuals, and produce monthly cost reports.

Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor's in Cost Management or Finance; CCP/CCT advantageous; 15 years of mining cost-control experience; SAP, Excel pivot, and Power BI proficiency.

You will coordinate forecasts, cost transfers, and vendor payments while ensuring governance and timely closeout.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Cost Management, Finance or related field.
• CCP or CCT qualification is an advantage.
• 15 years of experience as a project cost controller in mining.
• Experience using SAP, Excel pivot tables and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Control the approved Capital Budget and ensure accurate comparisons between order details and the approved Capital Budget.
• Identify cost overruns and trends by comparing budget versus actual costs and schedule performance.
• Compile cost variances and assess potential impacts with relevant teams.
• Record actual costs accurately for monthly reporting to the Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Generate Plan vs Actuals, Cash flow forecasts, BAC and EAC reports.
• Manage project contingency per management/client protocols and forecast time-phased costs.

Skills

Cost control

Financial analysis

Education

National Diploma in Cost Management

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Quantity Surveying

Tools

SAP

Excel pivot tables

Power BI

Job description

ProjectLink seeks a Project Cost Controller in Rustenburg for a 3‑month, onsite contract. You will monitor the Capital Budget, compare budget vs actuals, and produce monthly cost reports.

Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor's in Cost Management or Finance; CCP/CCT advantageous; 15 years of mining cost-control experience; SAP, Excel pivot, and Power BI proficiency.

You will coordinate forecasts, cost transfers, and vendor payments while ensuring governance and timely closeout.