We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, innovative, hands-on, dynamic team players capable of working both collaboratively, as well as independently. Suitable candidates should possess a high level of integrity, show strong commitment, and express the desire to deliver operational excellence through Zero Harm. The positions are based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland. To be successful, you must enjoy getting out on site and have the enthusiasm and interest to work in a remote location, as well as deliver in a multicultural work environment. Only Botswana Citizens May Apply. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
While developing the first fully mechanized underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary and family friendly rosters.
These are team-based, fast-paced roles.
• Preferably you will be immediately available / available at short notice.
Deadline for Submission: 29 November 2025. Please note that review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled
COST CONTROLLER
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of this role is to ensure that the MMG-Khoemacau Expansion project is delivered on budget, perform cost control functions which include cost estimating and budgeting, cost control, cash out tracking and monitoring, cost forecasting and analysis, change management, cash call and reporting.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
Participating and assisting in developing detailed and accurate project budgets.
• Establishing the project cost baseline and obtaining approval and endorsement from the project management team.
• Implementing a cost control system to regularly (e.g., weekly/monthly) tracking and recording all actual project costs.
• Accurately comparing actual costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Analysing cost variances, investigating the reasons for deviations, and providing clear analysis to the project management team.
• Regularly updating the Estimate at Completion (EAC) based on project progress and trends, collaborating with all stakeholders.
• Forecasting potential future cost overrun risks and issuing early warnings.
• Preparing and submitting cost reports, dashboards, and presentations regularly, (e.g., weekly/monthly) to clearly communicate the project’s financial status to the project management team.
• Maintaining close communication with the project management team, finance, procurement, and engineers to ensure the accuracy and consistency of cost information.
• Assessing the cost impact of project change requests and assisting in adjusting budgets for changes.
• Ensuring all changes are formally approved and reflected in the updated budget pool.
• Participating in improving cost control processes, tools, and templates to enhance the efficiency of cost management across the project team.
• Being visible in the field, conducting frequent interactions with operations teams/contractors to understand work being done, and identifying opportunities to improve.
• Always demonstrating safe behaviour and complying with the site’s standards and procedures in SHEC.
• Promoting awareness of SHEC practices and imbedding a safety culture.
• Demonstrating effective performance in achieving agreed SHEC goals that support the department site and company standards.
• Reporting all SHEC incidents.
• Demonstrating leadership in SHEC through personal behaviours and conversations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Chinese and English language ability to work under multi-culture environment.
• PMP certificate or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in project cost control within energy industrial projects, experience in Mining industry or Concentrator Project is preferable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced charts) for data analysis and modeling.
• Experience of using ECOSYS, SAP or similar software or platforms on project execution.
• Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting.
• Experience with cost control and best practice on capital power projects.
• In-depth understanding of project management and cost control principles, methods, and best practices (e.g., Earned Value Management – EVM).
• Experience with specialized project management/cost control software (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6, SAP, MS Project, Power BI).
• On site experience in the countries in Southern Africa is preferable.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and motivation only, to; Human
Resource Manager at: kcmrecruitment@mmg.com
NB: Write ONLY the title of the position you are applying for on the subject line.
A valid class B driver’s license and good driving record is a must for all positions.
Due to the high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only shortlisted applications will be contacted.
To those applicants not shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering MMG/Khoemacau Copper Mining as a potential employer.
