Senior Cost & Project Controls Consultant

Recruiter:

Midvaal Recruitment

Job Ref:

3983540304

Date posted:

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Location:

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Senior Cost & Project Controls Consultant Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng MID657 A well-established engineering and manufacturing group is seeking an experienced and commercially driven professional to take ownership of costing, project controls, management reporting, estimating, and operational financial analysis across multiple business units. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in: ? Management Accounting ? Cost Accounting ? Cost Engineering ? Project Controls ? Estimating & Commercial Costing ? Industrial Engineering Key Responsibilities: Develop and improve costing models, labour recovery rates, and machine billing structures Analyse job profitability, margins, overhead recovery, and operational efficiencies Drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting Implement and maintain practical cost control procedures and reporting systems Support estimating and quotation validation for engineering and fabrication projects Improve ERP\/job costing system governance, reporting accuracy, and data integrity Monitor WIP, utilisation, operational performance, and project profitability Identify process improvements, waste reduction opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives Work closely with workshop, fabrication, operations, commercial, and finance teams Minimum Requirements: Relevant qualification in Finance, Cost & Management Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Cost Engineering, or related field 5–10 years’ experience within engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industrial environments Strong experience in job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and project reporting Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capability Experience with ERP\/job costing systems Strong analytical, commercial, and operational mindset This role suits a hands-on individual who is comfortable working between the finance office and the production floor, turning operational data into meaningful commercial insights and practical decision-making tools. Send CV, Certificates, and ID copy to Use reference number MID657

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