Techno Economic Engineer

Mventech; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining engineering firm in Centurion is seeking a Techno-Economic Engineer to develop and maintain operational cost models for mining projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mining Engineering or a related field, advanced skills in Excel and Power BI, and at least 4 years of experience in mining cost engineering. This full-time role offers the chance to drive decision-making in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in mining cost engineering, techno economic modelling, or project controls.
• Knowledge of procurement, vendor pricing, and cost escalation logic.
• Skilled at translating technical outputs into clear insights for executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a cost model driven by the LoM schedule and operational drivers.
• Split costs by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), procurement package, and discipline.
• Provide inputs into the corporate financial model and validate integration between models.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA desirable)

Power BI dashboard development and data modelling

Strong understanding of mining schedules, operational drivers, and cost structures

Financial modelling skills: cashflow generation, discounting, tax treatment, and scenario analysis

Analytical Skills: Ability to run scenario analysis, sensitivities, and identify key value drivers

Good leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to work in a team and engage with key stakeholders

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Deswik, MineSched, Vulcan)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About Mventech

Mventech's team has dedicated professionals serving the mining industry, with a significant focus on Turnkey & Project Services, Engineering Services, and Operational Improvement Programmes. We have vast experience in energy efficiency projects, new concept development, engineering & infrastructure design, and systems and business optimisation. Presently Mventech has delivery channels in the energy, mining, and industrial sectors, and quality and excellence are paramount with each engagement. Mventech hires enthusiastic, and professional personal who are passionate about what they do. We are a group of people who are excited to advance and develop the industry in new ways, building on what we learn and innovating to set new standards for what and how we deliver.

About the Position

The Techno-Economic Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining dynamic operating and capital cost models. These models will drive decision‑making by providing transparent, auditable, and flexible cost outputs for multiple mining and processing projects. The role ensures that sensitivities, value drivers, and cost breakdowns are clearly identified, enabling robust financial and operational planning. The engineer will be responsible to identify, model, and integrate all technical elements impacting the economics of our projects across the full value chain from inputs, processing, to outputs, and finally integrating the financial models with our financial modelling experts' support. In addition, the engineer may also be required to develop or update the financial model itself, ensuring seamless integration between technical cost outputs and corporate finance requirements.

Position: Techno Economic Engineer
Location: Centurian, Southdowns Office Park
Employment Type: Full time

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related technical discipline.
• Experience: 4+ years in mining cost engineering, techno economic modelling, or project controls.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of mining schedules, operational drivers, and cost structures.
• Advanced Excel modelling (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA desirable).
• Power BI dashboard development and data modelling.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Deswik, MineSched, Vulcan) and integration with cost models.
• Knowledge of procurement, vendor pricing, and cost escalation logic.
• Financial modelling skills: cashflow generation, discounting, tax treatment, and scenario analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to run scenario analysis, sensitivities, and identify key value drivers.
• Communication: Skilled at translating technical outputs into clear insights for executives and stakeholders.
• Good leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to work in a team and engage with key stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Key Responsibilities

• Dynamic Cost Model Development: Build and maintain a cost model driven by the LoM schedule and operational drivers. Ensure the model adapts to different mining options, sequencing, and processing variants. Incorporate sensitivity analysis and value‑driver identification into the model framework.
• Cost Structuring and Classification: Split costs by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), procurement package, discipline, commodity, and client‑specific attributes. Classify costs into Capex, Sustaining Capital (SIB), and Opex categories. Incorporate full labour detail down to individual job profiles and Trackless Mobile Machines (TMMs).
• Financial Model Development: Provide inputs into the corporate financial model (cashflows, cost breakdowns, sensitivities). Where required, build or maintain the financial model itself, ensuring alignment with accounting, tax, and financing assumptions. Validate integration between cost model outputs and financial model results.
• Governance and Documentation: Maintain auditability and traceability of all assumptions, inputs, and calculations. Document model logic, data lineage, and user guidelines. Support peer reviews, version control, and model governance processes.

Outputs and Deliverables

• Dynamic LoM-driven cost model with scenario and variant capability.
• Control Budget Estimate (CBE) with full cost breakdowns.
• Cashflow projections aligned with financial reporting.
• Financial model (where required) and/or validated financial model inputs.
• Power BI dashboards for project and executive reporting.
• Sensitivity and value-driver analysis reports.
• Labour and TMM registers with cost roll-ups.
• Model documentation and governance records.

Send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples with the subject: Techno Economic Engineer - Mining. Be sure to include the position title in the subject line.

We look forward to hearing from you.