Cost Controller

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Controller. The purpose of this to role is to Implement stringent cost control actions to ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting, aligned with an integrated cost control plan

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As our Cost Controller your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety, Health, and Environment
  • Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
  • SHE policies and procedures:
• Supply “over cost” expenditure information as Finance requires in a timely and justified manner through the analyses of monthly cost reports to eliminate deviation from the budget.
• Control budget availability and manage costs effectively before making commitments and expenditures.
• Monitor financial evaluation of business initiatives (cost and revenue ideas) to avoid deviations.
• Conduct project evaluations as and when initiated by business to project profitability.
• Maintain appropriate stakeholder relationships, enhancing the corporate profile.
• Maintain internal and external relations, including interacting with external providers or other functions responsible for ensuring that business needs are met and employees are satisfied.
• Monitor the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Enforce Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure teams' adherence to legal policies and corporate governance principles.
• Assist in estimating labour requirements, required project equipment, supplies, contracted services, and costs; prepare cost estimates and monitor project expenditures.

• Assist in preparing estimates for proposed change orders and updating project plans and forecasts with new information on change order approval.
• Assist with integrating estimates with project schedules to achieve phased timing of costs and resources.
• Monitor monthly expenses and process invoices.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing the cost estimate and cash-flow forecast and ensuring alignment with the Scope, WBS, and Schedule.
• Assist in developing an integrated cost-control plan incorporating all stakeholders and technical functions.
• Responsible for cost forecasting and providing accurate cost reporting.

This role is in Project & Development (P&D) department on a band 6.10 level reporting to the Manager Project Services

• National Diploma in Financial Accounting/Quantity Surveying/Engineering (NQF6)
• B-degree in Financial Accounting/Quantity Surveying/Engineering (NQF7)
• Qualification in Cost Engineering (AACEi)
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting in a construction and contractor management environment.
• Knowledge and experience of Mining and related operations environment.
• Cost management system experience is preferable (e.g., Prism, Contruent).
• Understand Project Management and the application thereof.
• Knowledge of financial aspects and accounting principles, along with solid skills in execution and financial control.
• Record of accomplishment in continuous improvement.
• Understand procurement processes and systems.
• Knowledge of contract management.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.