Estimator - Diep River

Recruiter:

Guardian Recruiting

Job Ref:

CPT000692/Tam

Date posted:

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is a leading custom signage company, and are looking for an Estimator to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Job Specification
To provide clients with accurate quotations based on predetermined profit margins and customer requirements
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current and/or future projects/ products
Consult with vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimations and resolve challenges
Prepare estimations used by management for purposes such as planning and organizing
Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time cost, material, and labour estimations
Prepare estimations for use in selecting vendors and/ or subcontractors
Set-up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Keep records of customer interactions and/ or transactions, recording details of enquiries, complaints, or comments as well as actions taken

Minimum Requirement
At least 3 - 5 years of experience as an estimator
Experience in signage and printing estimation (advantageous)
Proven knowledge and experience in costing of manufacturing, material, and installation expenses
Experience working with cross-functional teams, in a fast-paced environment that is deadline-driven
Excellent communication skills including documentation management
Experience in operational costing and budgeting
Computer literate (MS Office)
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Financial acumen with a commercial awareness

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful. All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements

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