Estimator

 

Recruiter:

Work Africa

Job Ref:

555275791

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESTIMATOR  AIR & OCEAN FREIGHT / CAPE TOWN - Our client in Cape Town is looking to fill the following vacancy. The successful Candidate will compile estimates timeously; provide support in terms of administration, proposals and the day-to-day processes in the business development department. To ensure that client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time.

Minimum Requirements

Matric or Senior Certification equivalent

High level of Computer literacy

Knowledge of all transport modes – Air, Ocean & Road

Good administrative skills

Sound knowledge of Incoterms 2010

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding & Clearing

 

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Ability to work under Pressure

Ability to integrate with team members and a team environment

Sense of Initiative

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Estimates 

Compile estimates according to client & agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports

Request landside & freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide.

Ensure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in CargoWise and Forwarding Instructions

Quality check estimate on a continuous basis.

Knowledge of Customs Tariffs and Port Charges

Forward estimate to the relevant sales or client services representative to quality check and forward to the client.

Save approved estimate, in excel format, under the client EDOCS tab in CargoWise. Client Queries

Administrative support

Proposals

Global agent rates negotiation

Rates

Maintenance of client rates and ensues all rate schedules are updated

Communicate buy and sell rates to operations

Negotiations of rates with 3rd parties

In cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costs

Tenders

Complete tender according to client & agent  requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports

Rate negotiations with carrier / Agents on current tenders to ensure best possible price with marginable profit.

Submit tenders before deadline

Query Handling

Attend to any estimate or rate queries

Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved

Salary - Market Related

Undertakings – Criminal & Credit Check

Application Process: Online applications will receive preference, alternatively e-mail your CV, Matric Certificate/qualifications & recent head & shoulder photo to: , using Job Title " ESTIMATOR CPT " as a reference in your application. If you receive no feedback within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

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