Cost Controller

GIBB’s Roads and Highways Services Delivery Unit provides a comprehensive range of services that include traditional consulting services (design, procurement and contract supervision), Public Private Partnership (PPP) solutions and asset management services. This includes high-capacity freeways, interchanges and bridges, airport pavements, rural roads (including low volume and haul roads) and municipal infrastructure. The team is supported by transportation and traffic engineers, geotechnical and material engineers, and other specialists.

This Sector is looking for a talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Cost Controller.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.
Core purpose:

The core purpose of this job focuses on Cost Control, responsible to manage and control project and operational costs within the organization/project, ensuring that they are within budget and that financial goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing cost control procedures and processes for projects or operations.
• Analyse and monitor project or operational budgets, comparing actual costs against budgets, and identifying any variances.
• Prepare cost estimates and forecasts for future projects or operations.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and making recommendations for cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and manage project or operational financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
• Collaborate with project or operational teams to ensure that financial goals are met and that costs are controlled.
• Review and analyse financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and presenting them to management.
• Provide guidance and support to project or operational teams on financial matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant degree or certification in engineering, quantity surveying, finance, accounting, is required. Must provide Certificate with transcript.
• Registered with SACPQSP as a Professional is advantageous. Must provide Certificate with registration number.
• Registered with PMI advantageous.
• Experience within the Built Environment.
• 5 – 10 years’ Cost Control experience.

Core Competencies/Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Have knowledge of financial management principles, such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems is advantageous.
• Must have MS Office experience.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to guide and lead supporting staff.
• Prepare financial project/operational reports.