Contractor - Quantity Surveyor & Cost Controller (Ikhwezi)
Apply at locations: Cape Town
Time type: Full time
Posted on: 4 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: September 28, 2024 (3 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR001279
Contract End Date: 31/12/2026
Astron Energy (Pty) Limited Project Ikhwezi has an exciting contractor opportunity available for a QS/Cost Controller to join our innovative and dynamic team.
We are looking for an astute QS/Cost Controller who will be responsible for preparing budgets and timelines for activities aligned with the project implementation process. The QS/Cost Controller will be responsible for consulting with key stakeholders to formulate project estimates, and to report at regular intervals in terms of cost effectiveness.
The QS/Cost Controller will be responsible for analysing information and monitoring processes to detect or assess problems. The individual needs to obtain all relevant information to determine compliance with standards and pricing.
The QS/Cost Controller will be responsible for maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with key stakeholders involved in the process of site rebranding. Finally, it is the responsibility of the employee to drive their own development in updating their knowledge in the field of operations.
Key Performance Areas:
The QS/Cost Controller will be reporting directly to the Ikhwezi Finance Manager in performing the assigned duties in terms of the project implementation process for site rebranding.
Role and Responsibilities:
Preparation and estimates budget costs by evaluating plans and specifications.
Scrutinize budgets for bulk production.
Conduct research to obtain data on labour costs, materials, production times, etc.
Review final accounts.
Review offers and quotes by subcontractors in relation to procurement.
Prepare estimates for time, cost, materials, and labour to be used for purposes such as planning, organising and scheduling work.
Create project status presentations for delivery to project team, when requested.
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Monitor and bring awareness to project milestones and deliverables.
Minimum 5 years of relevant administrative experience within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate up- and downstream.
Assess cost effectiveness procurement detail as the project develops.
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant tertiary qualification (Construction studies/Quantity Surveying/Financial).
5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
Project management experience (Cost Control) and use of project management software.
Ability to critically analyse project needs and issues, and report to team lead.
Ability to liaise with key stakeholders.
Skills and Attributes:
Mathematics/Finance.
Analytical skills.
Exceptional Computer Literacy.
Written & Verbal communication.
Time Management.
Attention to detail.
Complex Problem-Solving.
Teamwork.
About Us:
Astron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa, with a vast network of Caltex-branded service stations that make us one of the country's top two petroleum brands. We are strongly committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, promoting education, health and economic development in an effort to build stronger communities and drive sustainable economic growth.
We own and operate the country's third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town, which has a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day, and a lubricants manufacturing plant in Durban.
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