Cost Controller at Tharisa

Context of Role

• Ensure quality management discipline and procedures are followed where applicable with regards to cost engineering/controlling and change management.
• Establish and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project budgets.
• Collect all relevant progress and cost data from procurement and accounting.
• Consolidate data in Project Cost Report for Project Managers review
• Evaluate and update the accuracy of the project cost forecast, by assessing actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved for all phases of a project.
• Prepare and maintain project Cash Flow projections Provide support and efficiency control to the project team.
• Adherence to project costing and accounting best practice.
• Project cost control in accordance with relevant Group Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines. 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Appropriate costing/finance/engineering qualification in the project management discipline.

Job specific experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project environments (preferred) preferably within the mining, construction, or EPC industries.
• Good knowledge of cost control principles, project budgeting, financial analysis, planning principles and procedures, Earned Value principles, cash flow and cash flow projections.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in cost control software (e.g., Prism, SAP or other ERP systems) and excellent Excel skills.

Inherent Requirements

• Must be medically fit.

Closing date

19 February 2026