Senior Cost Controller

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

CostContr01

Date posted:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location:

Woodmead, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Senior Cost Controller for EPCM environment

POSITION INFO:

DRA Global is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join our Project Controls team in Sunninghill. This is an opportunity to work across complex multidisciplinary EPCM projects within the mining environment, taking ownership of project cost control, forecasting, reporting and analysis.

The role will include:

Setting up and maintaining project cost control systems and coding structures
Managing project budgets, actual costs, commitments and forecasts
Preparing monthly cost reports, dashboards and forecasts
Analysing cost variances, trends, under-runs and overruns
Monitoring Final Forecast Cost, cash flow and project contingency
Reconciling procurement commitments against project costs
Supporting earned value management and progress measurement
Managing project changes and approved budget adjustments
Participating in monthly forecasting reviews with Project Managers, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors
Preparing EPCM invoicing and supporting cost information
Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Estimating, Accounts and Project Management
Providing guidance and mentoring to Cost Controllers where required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a business-related discipline
Advanced MS Excel skills
3+ years’ experience in a similar cost control role within a multidisciplinary EPCM environment
Previous EPCM/mining experience
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and estimating
Good understanding of project controls and project management principles
Exposure to procurement, contracts, quantity surveying, planning and scheduling would be advantageous

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Cost Controller
Location: Woodmead
Salary: Market related
senior cost controller for EPCM environment
Today

Senior Cost Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R750 000 Annually
While geologists search for precious metals, you'll be uncovering something just as valuable, profitability.Dig deeper into your career as a senior cost Accountant and apply today before this opportunity becomes a rare find.
14 days ago

Financial Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
Financial Manager | Global Accounts, Complex Currencies, Real Manufacturing Impact
1 day ago

Financial Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R900 000
Manufacturing never stands still. Neither should your career. Step into a Financial Manager role where your decisions shape performance, profitability, and growth.
1 day ago

Credit Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 200000
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality services while maintaining strong client relationships and operational excellence. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Credit controller to join their finance team and contribute to effective cash flow management and debtor ...
3 days ago

Senior Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R600 000
Ready to step beyond the numbers and make a real commercial impact?
6 days ago

Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Ready to Move Beyond Financial Manager?Your next career move shouldn't just be another Financial Manager title. It should be a step forward.
8 days ago

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
The business generates revenue. The teams drive performance. The Financial Accountant makes sure it all makes sense. From managing compliance and reporting to delivering the insights that influence strategic decisions, finance sits at the centre of business success. If you're the type of accountant who sees more than just numbers and understands the story behind them, this is the opportunity for y...
14 days ago

Transport Manager
Location: Aeroton
Salary:
14 days ago

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
The towers get the attention. The technology gets the applause. The connectivity gets the headlines. But none of it works without a finance team behind the scenes making every rand count. In the telecommunications world, finance isn't just support, it's the engine driving sustainable growth, strategic decisions, and long-term success.
15 days ago

Senior Cost Controller

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General