Senior Techno-Economic Cost Engineer – Mining

Mventech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in mining and project services is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to develop dynamic operating and capital cost models for various projects in South Africa. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in mining cost engineering. Responsibilities include building adaptable cost models, financial model development, and delivering sensitivity analyses. Competitive remuneration and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in mining cost engineering, techno-economic modeling, or project controls.
• Strong understanding of mining schedules, operational drivers, and cost structures.
• Ability to run scenario analysis and identify key value drivers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a dynamic cost model driven by the LoM schedule and operational drivers.
• Split costs by Work Breakdown Structure and classify costs into Capex and Opex categories.
• Provide inputs into the corporate financial model and validate integration between cost model outputs and financial model results.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling

Power BI dashboard development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Financial Management, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Power BI

Job description

A leader in mining and project services is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to develop dynamic operating and capital cost models for various projects in South Africa. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in mining cost engineering. Responsibilities include building adaptable cost models, financial model development, and delivering sensitivity analyses. Competitive remuneration and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders are offered.