Senior Costing Engineer: Drive Profitable Projects

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Senior Costing Engineer to drive accurate cost estimates for engineering projects and manufacturing activities.

You will interpret engineering drawings, assess material and labour requirements, and collaborate with procurement, production and commercial teams to ensure profitability.

The role emphasizes developing pricing strategies, maintaining costing models and providing regular cost reports to management.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Proven experience in engineering costing and cost estimation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Experience with supplier quotations.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for engineering projects and manufacturing activities.
• Analyse drawings, BOMs, and specifications to determine accurate costing.
• Calculate material, labour, machining, fabrication and overhead costs.
• Develop costing models and pricing databases.
• Obtain supplier quotations and ensure competitive pricing.
• Provide cost reports and support pricing negotiations.

Skills

Engineering cost estimation

Cost analysis

Manufacturing costing

Technical estimating

Excel & data analysis

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Network Finance in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Senior Costing Engineer to drive accurate cost estimates for engineering projects and manufacturing activities.

You will interpret engineering drawings, assess material and labour requirements, and collaborate with procurement, production and commercial teams to ensure profitability.

The role emphasizes developing pricing strategies, maintaining costing models and providing regular cost reports to management.