Project Cost Controller - 12 Month Contract

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec in Cape Town, South Africa seeks a Project Cost Controller to lead cost forecasting and financial control for solar projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. You will partner with PMs, procurement and engineering to drive profitability and align on project cash flows.

Reporting to the Business Controlling Manager, the role demands strong analytical skills, data consolidation across sources, and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Business or equivalent.
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience, preferably from an international environment.
• Ability to consolidate data from several sources and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMs, procurement, and engineering to develop and maintain the project cost forecast.
• Generate project status reports for the project team and management.
• Monitor project cash flows, forecasted vs actual, and milestone payments.
• Perform delta analysis of actual costs vs budget and flag deviations.
• Manage risks and opportunities portfolio and maintain the risk register.
• Evaluate financial impact of changes in scope and variations on margins.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on revenue, cost of sale and gross margin.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Excel

Power BI

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Project Cost Controller - Cape Town, South Africa

At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

Why this role matters

Scatec is in a phase of solid growth and is looking to strengthen the company with a Project Cost Controller for solar projects in the Sub-Saharan region. This is a highly visible, challenging, hands-on, dynamic and wide-ranging role covering activities such as business partnering with non-finance teams to add value to the construction segment, driving strategy and profitability across the different projects.

The position is a key resource in the Finance and project team and will report to the Business Controlling Manager.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborate with PM (Project Managers), procurement, and engineering to develop and maintain the project cost forecast on an ongoing basis
• Work closely with the PMs to generate all required project status reports for the project team and internal management
• Maintains project cash flows monitoring both the forecasted cash flows and actual cash flows of the project. Follow up Milestone payments and ensure timely transfers of funds
• Perform delta analysis of actual projects costs vs budget on an ongoing basis bringing to the PMs attention any deviations and or variations to the budget
• Manage the risks and opportunities portfolio for the project together with the PMs and maintain the risk register
• Evaluate the financial impact on the project margin of changes and variations in Scope of Work
• Performing financial analysis and reporting on all key figures of the projects in scope (revenue, cost of sale and gross margin)

Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes.

What you’ll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.

What you'll bring

Experience and qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business or equivalent
• University degree in finance, Business or equivalent
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience, preferably from an international environment
• 3+ Years experience; Finance Renewable Energy and Large Infrastructure Projects
• Ability to consolidate data from several sources for presentation, being able to efficiently process and evaluate large data volumes and propose actions based on findings
• Ability to build strong networks and collaborate efficiently with functions outside of finance. Support the project team in making sound business decisions
• Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Master Microsoft suite and Business intelligence tools
• Fluent in English written and verbally

What it's like to work at Scatec

At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

If you are motivated by analysis with purpose, technical insight, and real operational impact, this could be a strong next step in your career.

What we offer

At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.