Estimator-CPT

Recruiter:

African Recruitment and Training

Job Ref:

ART44

Date posted:

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

To be discussed at Interview stage

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:

1. Estimates

Compile estimates according to client and agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports.
Request landside and freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide.
Ensure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in Cargo Wise 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 Cargo Wise. Client Queries
Administrative support
Proposals
Save all relevant communication with regards to rates as well as with the agent into EDOCS of the relevant link in Cargo Wise
If an estimate is accepted to forward all relevant information onto the correct departments.

2. Rates

Communicate buy and sell rates to operations.
Assist sales and client service representatives with monthly rate schedules for clients.

3. Negotiations of rates with 3^rd parties

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

4. Follow Up

Follow up on agent estimates within 30 days to see if The Company was successful with offer.

5. Query Handling

Attend to any estimate or rate queries.
Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved.

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 and Clearing

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