Cost and Management Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015550/Camy

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Location:

Rustenburg, South Africa

Salary:

750000 Annually

SUMMARY:
An established mining operation in Rustenburg is looking for a Cost and Management Accountant to drive cost visibility, operational efficiency, and financial performance across site operations. This role offers strong exposure to plant and production environments.

POSITION INFO:
The organisation is a well-established mining producer focused on operational excellence and cost optimisation. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams to analyse costs, manage budgets, and provide insights to improve profitability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly management accounts, cost reports, and variance analysis
Develop and maintain costing models across operations and projects
Analyse production costs, labour, and overhead allocations
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Monitor inventory and stock controls with reconciliation oversight
Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities
Support CAPEX tracking and project financial analysis
Maintain financial controls and compliance with internal policies
Provide reporting to senior management and site leadership

Job Experience & Skills Required:

BCom Accounting / Finance or related qualification
CIMA (completed or in progress) highly advantageous
3–6 years experience in cost or management accounting
Mining, manufacturing, or industrial experience preferred
Strong Excel and ERP system skills
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to operate in a fast-paced operational environment

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Group Accountant
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Cost Accountant
Financial Controller
Bookkeeper

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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Camryn Basson
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