Cost Engineer

SPX DB Thermal Technologies, Woodmead, Sandton

April 2014 to February 2017

All aspects of Cost control for the Medupi and Kusile power station projects, +R4 bil project values:
Budgets
Cost Forecasting
Variance analysis of Actual v Budget/Forecast
Billings to client
Cashflow forecasting
S-Curves - cost to schedule alignment
Escalation
Manhour control

Cost Controller

Kumba iron ore

July 2013 to April 2014

All aspects of cost control with emphasis on accurate cost forecasting.
S-Curves
Site visits
Commitment recons

Cost Controller

DRA MIneral Projects

May 2006 to July 2013

? Budget, forecast and variance explanation
? Cash flow forecast and analysis
? Cost to complete analysis
? Commitment accounting
? Preparation of escalation models
Cost Accounting for Project Development - Studies department. Includes various Study phases for Kumba, Styldrift concentrates, Esaase, Kriel Colliery, New Denmark and others, both Anglo Business Units and non-Anglo Clients (2010 ?current)
? Billings based on EPCM and consultant costs.
? Budgeting, forecasting and commitments
? Change Management
? Analysis and reconciliation of costs.
? Problem solving/ negotiations with regards to payments and other cost queries
? Liasing with Study Managers, Engineers and Clients
? Knowledge of Anglo Project Way (APW).
Cost control of the following mining projects:
Tweefontein Project (Xstrata Coal) ? R2.8 bil set up cost systems and escalation model. (2010-2011) ? Study phases to implementation.
Phola Coal Project (Anglo Coal) ? Coal Mine +R1 bil (2007-2010) Execution phase
Snap Lake Project (De Beers) ? Diamond mine R80mil (2006-2008) Execution phase
Victor Project (De Beers) - Diamond mine R110mil (2006-2008) Execution phase
All aspects of cost control including :
? Billings based on EPCM,
? Budgeting and budget coding into the WBS,
? Preparation of escalation models for large projects, based on SEIFSA indices. Model was developed to provide both the Client and DRA with a view to what the total Project costs would be at completion. Model also used for invoicing purposes.
? Cashflow forecasting.
? Cost Forecasting.
? Commitment accounting.
? Change management ? maintain register of project scope changes as well as cost and revenue changes .
? Cost and variance analysis of budget, actual and forecast
? Liaising with engineers/ QS/ client project managers and suppliers.
? Compliance with contracts (NEC + FIDIC) ? client + subcontractors.
? Managing and authorising payments/ certificates against individual orders and sub-contracts on the projects.
? Variation orders / Ammendments ? provide guidance in terms cost / work changes to procurement for sub-contracts.
? Monthly Cost reports and s-curves.

Certified Cost Technician

May 2015 to November 2015

Batchelor of commerce

January 2002 to December 2005

Diploma Management Accounting

Currently studying

Career Goals

Immediately available due to EOC.

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies