Senior Cost Controller

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa seeks a Project Cost Controller for a mega project valued at R10 billion. The successful candidate will develop and manage an integrated cost control system, ensuring compliance with governance standards and reporting on cost performance. This role requires strong experience in project cost control and a relevant degree, offering a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in Project Cost Control or Quantity Surveying.
• Strong knowledge of governance-based cost control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a governance-based integrated project cost control system.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast-based cost reports.
• Monitor and track project risks and changes against the approved cost baseline.

Skills

Cost Control

Risk Management

Project Management

Governance Compliance

Education

B Degree / B Tech in Engineering, QS, or BCom

Job description

The purpose of this role, amongst others, is to:

• Develop, maintain, and improve an integrated cost controls system for a mega project valued at least R10 billion, aligned with the TCTA framework, governance standards, and international best practices.
• Develop an integrated project cost baseline document for approval by the TCTA Board as part of the project charter.
• Report on project cost performance against the approved budget commitments and forecast costs to completion.
• Develop, maintain, and manage an integrated change and risk management system, including processes, procedures, and internal delegations to support zero-based reportable incidences annually.
• Develop an integrated cost control governance framework aligned with the TCTA project governance framework and ensure compliance.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Develop and maintain a governance-based integrated project cost control system.
2. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast-based cost reports for internal and stakeholder reporting.
3. Monitor and track project risks and changes against the approved cost baseline and project charter budget.
4. Manage the change process in relation to the cost baseline and contractual commitments.
5. Contract administration and timely payment of invoices.
6. Maintain high standards of cost reporting, ensuring the project's health status is accurately reflected through tracking and reporting of changes, risks, and contingencies.
7. People management.
8. Participate in progress meetings with service providers.
9. Conduct assurances and audits.

Qualifications:

• B Degree / B Tech in Engineering, QS, or BCom.
• At least 8 years of experience in Project Cost Control or Quantity Surveying.