Estimator
Qualification Matric Relevant costing / financial qualification would be an advantage Requirements Minimum 2 years’ experience in estimating / costing within a technical manufacturing environment Proficient in JDE, MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook Duties Manufacturing times and material costs are estimated using the relevant database and sent to sales personnel to be included in the tender before the tender deadline closes Costs are simulated and frozen on the ERP system after setting up a new item or when an item changes in order to maintain accurate costs on the system Variance analysis is conducted when a variance is reported by a relevant stakeholder Accurate prices are submitted on time to the sales department Liaise with Procurement on supplier and cost issues Liaise with relevant departments (sales and production) on costing and sales order issues Calculation spreadsheets are updated when new or improved rates are established Reports are run as per departmental procedure Reports are updated when necessary