MK 16720 - Chief Estimator (Electrical) – Cape Town

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Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Chief Estimator (Electrical) – Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a construction and electrical contracting company

Job Description

Review tender documents and note all important information.
Register new tenders in accordance with tender registration process with all accurate information.
Ensure continued and healthy supplier/consultant/client relationships.
Issue enquiries timeously with necessary attachments to various suppliers for all equipment and follow-up.
Attend site inspection/clarification meetings when required to assess needs and technical requirements .
Tracking quotations – confirming correctness and completeness of suppliers’ offer which includes CPA/fixed price/validity/schedules/equipment brochures.
Assist Tender Coordinator/Administrator in compiling tender master file efficiently and systematically.
Updating and maintaining Technical Schedules.
Align tender requirements with Project Managers input.
Sound knowledge of the various Contract Conditions implemented on construction projects.
Prepare pricing schedules in accordance to project requirements.
Prepare prequalification & project specific documents for submission.
Execute post-mortem evaluation on projects to assess needs/requirements for future tenders.
Business travel might be required occasionally.

Qualifications

B-Tech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering- Heavy/Low Current

Skills

Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Tendering/Estimating role for Generation (Renewable Energy) and Transmission bids – MV/LV Reticulation/Substation/OHLT projects.
Computer literate in MS Office, especially in Excel (Knowledge of MS Projects added advantage).
Own transport & time flexibility – Overtime will be required on occasion.
Previous project management experience in at least one significant engineering project from start to finish, an advantage.

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