Costing Administrator

SUMMARY:

A dynamic and design-driven furniture company committed to delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to interior designers, architects, and corporate clients is seeking a meticulous and proactive Costing Administrator to support their operations and quantity surveying teams.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in administration, purchasing, or operations will be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar administrative or costing support role
• Familiarity with supplier interactions and basic purchasing processes is preferred

• Receiving briefs from Sales Executives and translating them into detailed costing sheets using Excel.
• Breaking down specifications into line-item costing with clarity and precision.
• Ensuring all costing documents are well-formatted and error-free.
• Contacting suppliers for up-to-date pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Placing orders and confirming delivery arrangements when required.
• Maintaining a directory of preferred suppliers and pricing history.
• Providing administrative support to the Operations and Quantity Surveying teams.
• Maintaining accurate digital and physical records of costings, quotes, and supplier interactions.
• Assisting with internal document filing, order tracking, and general operations paperwork.
• Double-checking pricing and item descriptions for accuracy.
• Ensuring data entered in costing sheets and systems is consistent and up to date.
• Demonstrating strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Showing excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Communicating effectively, especially when liaising with suppliers.
• Multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment.