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Operating Division : Transnet NPA
Position Title : Cost Engineer
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : IFS, Cost Control, PTH
Location : Port Elizabeth
Reporting To : Lead Cost Engineer
Grade Level : G
Reference Number : 10155122
Position Purpose :
To manage cost control of projects through the application of cost control methods and techniques, providing effective
integrated project services to Transnet National Port Authorities and operating divisions
Position outputs :
1. Provide expert costing and estimating services to the projects using software approved by TNPA Project Services.
2. Regular interaction with clients to ensure a professional service is delivered.
3. Ensure adherence to and the effective use of tools, TNPA’s systems and procedures.
4. Implementing new business procedures congruent to best practice.
5.Comply with all requirements of the Project Execution Plans (PEP) and PLP (Project Lifecycle Process).
6. Prepare and present detailed monthly status reports.
Qualifications Experience :
A National diploma or relevant tertiary qualification.
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# CCT (certified cost technician).
# +5 years experience as a cost engineer or similar in a multidiscipline project environment
Competencies :
Skills Required:
# Interpersonal and good communication skills
# Computer literacy ( MS Office package)
# Advanced level Excel
# Resource management
# Time management
# Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
# Planning and organising
# Verbal and written communications
# Reporting skills
# Presentation skills
Knowledge:
# Preferred – basic technical knowledge of engineering and construction projects.
# Preferred – technical overview of work methods and techniques.
# Set-up of project FBS/WBS/CBS
# In-depth knowledge of project budgeting principles and methodologies: set-up, distribution, maintenance and monitoring
# Cost monitoring and control.
# Forecasting of final costs, including cash-flow, commitments and escalation forecasting.
# Earned Value Management prinnciples and reporting.
# Estimating methodologies
# NEC contracts administration
# Basic Quantity surveying principles
# Basic Planning scheduling principles
# Risk management principles
# Regular Reporting on Actual vs Planned/Budget vs FFC and deviations.
# Follow up on variances and corrective actions required with project managers.
# Preparation of monthly cost schedule performance indicators and S-curve graphs.
# Knowledge of SAP (PS) and Reporting
# Interface and coordination with Finance, Procurement and all relevant project support functions.
# PLP (project-life-cycle process) principles.
# Good knowledge of project management principles
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