Costing Engineer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006804/N

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Costing Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering
Type: Full-time | On-site

About the Company
Our client is a respected and established manufacturer in Southern Africa, known for delivering engineered solutions to industrial, mining, HVAC, and power generation sectors. They are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Costing Engineer to support their project and production cost management function.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates based on technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements Analyze materials, labour, and overhead costs to establish budgets and pricing strategies Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to compile cost data Monitor cost trends and generate reports for management decision-making Identify and recommend cost-saving measures without compromising safety or quality Maintain and update internal costing databases and documentation Assist in tendering and bidding processes with thorough cost analysis Requirements Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field (advantageous) Proven experience in a similar costing or estimating role Bilingual in English and Afrikaans Background in HVAC, ventilation, or fan applications is beneficial Proficient in Excel and other costing-related tools Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude To apply, please email your CV to Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Persona Staff PTY Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant

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