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Envusa - Cost Controller (Sishen Project)

Envusa - Cost Controller (Sishen Project)

EDF power solutions South AfricaWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
22 hours ago
Job description

About the Company

Envusa Energy is licensed energy trader jointly owned by EDF Renewables and Anglo American. Envusa is, focused on delivering innovative and industry leading renewable energy solutions to private offtakers across Southern Africa and has a stated aim of developing a 3 to 5GW Renewable Energy generation portfolio by 2030 off the back of secured offtake. Construction of the first 520MW of wind and solar energy is at an advanced stage and will start delivering electricity to offtakers in end of 2025.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to join our Contract Management and Finance team. You will play a key role in monitoring and managing budgets, costs, and forecasts for the Sishen Solar PV Project. This role is perfect for a proactive finance professional who is passionate about delivering accurate reporting, managing costs efficiently, and supporting project teams to meet key milestones.

Key Responsibilities include :

  • Manage cost reconciliations, budgets vs. actuals (OPEX & CAPEX), and forecasting
  • Track, analyze, and report monthly financial performance to Project Managers and stakeholders
  • Set up and maintain WBS, cost centres, and profit centres in ApprovalMax
  • Support accounts payable : match invoices to POs, reconcile supplier accounts, maintain vendor data
  • Liaise with suppliers and cost centre owners for payments, forecasting, and contract compliance
  • Ensure clean and accurate financial records for audits (Statutory, B-BBEE, internal)
  • Develop and maintain Envusa’s cost control systems and compliance control plans
  • Provide input to project close-out reporting to assist future development planning
  • Ensure contract budget reporting is accurate and submitted on time
  • Support finance team in ad hoc responsibilities aligned with Envusa’s goals

Requirements

  • National Diploma / BTech / BCom in Accounting or Finance (or NQF equivalent)
  • Professional certifications such as SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or ACCA are advantageous
  • 3–5 years’ post-article experience, ideally in complex construction project environments
  • Experience with multi-currency transactions, renewable energy, and project execution preferred
  • Proficiency in IFRS, project accounting, and cost capitalisation principles
  • Strong working knowledge of Xero, ApprovalMax, ERP platforms, and MS Office (especially Excel)
  • Experience with online banking platforms and accounts payable processes
  • What We’re Looking For

  • A finance professional with excellent analytical, reporting, and budget control skills
  • Strong commercial acumen and a problem-solving mindset
  • Deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, willing to support and be supported
  • Strong communicator with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with regular travel to project sites
  • Join a high-performance team building the infrastructure of South Africa’s renewable energy future.

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