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Project Cost Engineer

Persona Staff
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Project Costing EngineerLocation: Cape TownIndustry: Manufacturing / EngineeringType: Full-time | On-siteAbout the CompanyOur client is a respected and established manufacturer in Southern Africa, delivering engineered air and ventilation solutions to the industrial, mining, HVAC, and power generation sectors. They are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Costing Engineer to support their mechanical engineering team on large-scale ventilation projects. Key Responsibilities
  • Interpret technical drawings and prepare accurate cost estimates
  • Liaise with clients to provide quotations and project updates
  • Conduct site measurements to ensure costing accuracy
  • Manage projects from initiation through to completion
  • Compile and maintain detailed cost breakdowns and documentation
  • Support tendering and bidding processes with cost analysis
  • Provide administrative and technical support to the engineering team
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field (advantageous)
  • Proven experience in a similar costing or estimating role
  • Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
  • Background in HVAC, ventilation, or fan systems is beneficial
  • Proficient in Excel and other costing tools
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
What’s on Offer
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Exposure to diverse engineering projects
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Market-related salary and benefits package
  • Flexible working hours: 08:00–17:00 (Mon–Thurs), 08:00–16:00 on Fridays (or 15:00 if work is completed)
To apply, please email your CV to ane@personastaff.co.za
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Persona Staff PTY Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant

Requirements:

  • Interpret technical drawings and prepare accurate cost estimates
  • Liaise with clients to provide quotations and project updates
  • Conduct site measurements to ensure costing accuracy
  • Manage projects from initiation through to completion
  • Compile and maintain detailed cost breakdowns and documentation
  • Support tendering and bidding processes with cost analysis
  • Provide administrative and technical support to the engineering team
  • Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field (advantageous)
  • Proven experience in a similar costing or estimating role
  • Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
  • Background in HVAC, ventilation, or fan systems is beneficial
  • Proficient in Excel and other costing tools
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Exposure to diverse engineering projects
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Market-related salary and benefits package
  • Flexible working hours: 08:00–17:00 (Mon–Thurs), 08:00–16:00 on Fridays (or 15:00 if work is completed)
26 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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