Job Description

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South Africa

Job ID

1377

Closing date

05/12/2025

Last Updated

05/11/2025We are one of the world's largest producers and marketers of copper with our mining, refining and recycling operations and development projects within the key mining regions of Africa, Australia, Philippines & Americas.
Glencore Copper is seeking a Senior Project Estimator to support the growth and development of our Copper Portfolio to be based at our Melrose Arch office in South Africa. This role will support our projects and current operations in Africa.

Glencore Copper

We are one of the world's largest producers and marketers of copper with our mining operations and development projects in key mining regions of Africa, Australia, and America.

In this role you will:

Be accountable for the project planning function across our assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in support to the Africa Project Controls Lead / PMO (Portfolio Management Office).
Ensure all capital projects (Procurement items, Minor, Intermediate and Major projects) are fully compliant under the PMO for cost estimation methodologies including supporting Project Managers developing basis for cost estimating and cost controls from conceptual estimates to detailed forecasts for projects in execution.
Update, implement and own cost estimation methodology in line with the Framework, incorporating lessons learned into the estimates, including relevant initiatives to simplify processes, systems and structures for all Copper Regions and Sites in line with the Group Standard.
Manage and collect best practices for cost estimation and provide guidance to Project teams on their implementation, including interaction and coordination with Project Managers and the respective Africa Project Controls Lead / PMO (Portfolio Management Office).
Create and maintain overall cost estimate database for copper capital projects including cost breakdown structure (CBS) and work breakdown structure (WBS). Enable the conversion of cost estimates into projects' control budgets.
Conduct, as directed, detailed project cost estimation as part of Independent Peer Reviews (IPRs) and separately from stage gate assurance across projects globally. In addition, provide input and participate into the Post Investment Review (PIR) of projects analysing the causes of cost deviations and help document lessons learned.

Experience

Strong understanding, management and knowledge of various cost estimation and quantity surveying methods including usage of relevant IT systems and tools e.g. BIM software, Oracle Primavera 6, MS Project, Ecosys, Prism and others.
Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and requirements.
Knowledge of global project and construction market in terms of contractors, suppliers, and cost management.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain objective and independent in a collaborative manner coordinating cross-functional teams (third parties, Project Services, IT, Finance, Supply/Procurement, Projects, Operations and Technology teams).

Strong leadership and relationship building skills

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Glencore is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Through our

IDEAL

framework (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement, and Local), Glencore is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, regardless of their backgrounds. We aim to ensure that all perspectives and cultures, however numerous and varied, are welcomed, essential to our operations, and respected by each of our employees. We treat all our employees fairly and with dignity. Join us in championing IDEAL, where inclusivity unlocks potential and fuels high performance.