Location: Rustenburg, North West
Contract duration: 3 months
Working arrangement: Full-time, onsite
ProjectLink is looking for an experienced Project Cost Controller for a three-month assignment in Rustenburg.
The role covers project cost control, forecasting, SAP cost administration, procurement tracking and project close-out within a mining environment. Given the short contract duration, the successful candidate must be able to step into the role quickly and work independently.
Control expenditure against the approved capital budget
Verify order and contract details against the approved budget before commitments are made
Monitor budgets, commitments, actual costs, accruals and forecasts
Identify potential cost overruns, negative trends and funding risks early
Analyse monthly budget-versus-actual quantities and costs alongside schedule performance
Maintain accurate and timely records of all costs incurred
Coordinate and compile project cost forecasts
Prepare time-phased cash flow forecasts at control-account level
Prepare monthly cost reports reflecting the true cost status of the project
Report on plan versus actual performance, Budget at Completion and Estimate at Completion
Draw budget, actual-cost and commitment reports from SAP
Apply earned value principles, including CPI and SPI, when analysing project performance
Compile cost variances, including approved and pending change notices
Obtain cost and cash flow impacts from relevant project team members
Prepare budget impacts and identify funding requirements arising from change requests
Process approved fund transfers within the required timeframes
Manage project contingency in accordance with client and management protocols
Support the completion of cost and cash flow sections of change-control reports
Ensure compliance with governance requirements, approval limits and delegated authority
Raise orders and load invoices in SAP
Process emergency orders and payments where required
Load new contracts and approved amendments
Balance SAP CAS accounts and complete month-end activities
Verify quotations, invoices, timesheets and supporting documentation before processing
Communicate payment due dates to relevant stakeholders
Follow up on outstanding invoice approvals and payments
Client-specific system training may be provided where required.
Draft and maintain the Procurement Operating Plan
Track requisitions, purchase orders and outstanding procurement activities
Maintain daily and weekly records of open, overdue and completed requisitions and purchase orders
Assist with purchase order amendments, scope finalisation and the approval of purchase requisitions and orders
Facilitate follow-up sessions with end users and procurement teams
Update the procurement dashboard for management reporting
Follow up with suppliers and contractors regarding cash flow forecasts and cost timing
Monitor promised delivery dates and escalate delays
Track import freight where applicable
Support the timely settlement of final accounts and closure of purchase orders
Assist with project closure, reporting and lessons learned
Ensure that cost, procurement and supporting records are complete and properly closed out
National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance or Accounting
At least 15 years of experience as a Project Cost Controller within mining projects
Strong capital project cost-control experience
Practical experience in forecasting, cash flow management, change control and monthly reporting
Sound understanding of earned value management, including BAC, EAC, CPI and SPI
Strong working knowledge of SAP
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables
Experience using Power BI
Ability to work full-time and onsite in Rustenburg for the duration of the contract
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Cost Technician (CCT) qualification
Our consultants are expected to take ownership, raise risks early and follow actions through to completion. In this role, accuracy, urgency and disciplined follow-up are essential.