Job Description
- Liaising with the sales team and customers to understand and receive correct specifications.
- Assist Sales Team with Quotations & Estimates.
- Creating accurate and complete quotes/estimations from information that has been sent through via RFQ’s, tender requests and drawings.
- Update and maintain filing systems for the effectiveness of the Estimating Office.
- Maintain the CRM system for admin details relating to customers.
- Tender Estimations, Administration & Submission.
- Quoting for cold rooms, freezer rooms and insulated panels and attending to RFQ’s in a timeous manner.
- Review and assess cost estimates.
- Identify labour, material, costs and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints and any related documents.
- Prepare detailed cost estimate reports.
- Creating bill of materials when required.
- Collecting quotes from material suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Evaluating the project cost effectiveness or profitability.
- Working with the sales team to prepare estimates for bids/tenders to clients.
- Attending to walk-in panel sales and handling technical sales.
- Processing works orders and liaising with the factory and co-ordinate deliveries sites and clients.
- Breakdown scope of work into definable tasks and creating job numbers on Syspro.
- Other miscellaneous tasks to support the estimating / operations departments and general sales administration.
- Any other functions or project work your Manager / Director may require you to perform or assist with from time to time.
Must have experience in the following
- Excel
- Reading of drawings
- Computer skills
- Studied quantity surveyor – BTECH or BCOM degree
- WINQS or RIB Candy programme experience
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About Trade/Artisan/Technical Management Jobs in South Africa
The trade, artisan, and technical management sector in South Africa offers a diverse range of career opportunities for those with practical skills and business acumen. Typically, this field is represented by middle to senior management positions across various industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
Generally, salaries for trade, artisan, and technical managers can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and location. While broad salary ranges cannot be specified, it’s common for this type of role to command a middle to upper-management salary bracket, often in the range of R600 000 to R1,5 million per annum or more, although this can vary significantly.
Common skills required for trade, artisan, and technical management roles include strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, as well as technical knowledge in areas such as engineering, architecture, or project management. Other essential skills often include communication, negotiation, and strategic planning capabilities. Proficiency in industry-specific software and tools is also frequently required. Additionally, many employers value candidates with experience in process improvement, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
The financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and infrastructure development are common industries that employ trade, artisan, and technical managers. These roles often involve overseeing project implementation, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Career progression for trade, artisan, and technical managers can be varied, but typically involves moving into more senior roles or taking on specialist areas such as strategic planning, operations management, or technical expertise. Opportunities for professional development may include pursuing further education or training in fields like business administration, project management, or engineering. With experience and expertise, it’s common for individuals to move into executive or director-level positions or take on entrepreneurial ventures.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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