The posting
Project Estimator (Mining) - Jetpark
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- 3 years Estimates experience
- 3-5 years operational experience in freight forwarding (air/road, sea cargo) with MINING experience
Key Responsibilities
- Create and send accurate estimates as requested by clients and agents, sourcing relevant rates.
- Ensure that all quotes are registered on the quotation module and that outcomes are updated weekly (accepted, in progress, lost, sent, and follow-up).
- Hand over all new business to operations, including: Completed estimate Rate sheet/work sheet Original customer enquiry All other relevant documentation
- Ensure all buying and selling rates are logged. Provide written instructions on which subcontractors/The Company office the rate offer is based on.
- For long-term projects, set up a meeting between the Project Estimator, Commercial Manager, and Operations. If the scope of work is once-off, this can be done via email.
- Compile rate offers for project tenders using a Tender Rate template or customer-supplied template. Assign a The Company quotation reference number and upload it into the system.
- Send estimate requests from new clients (not registered on The Company system) to the Commercial team as leads.
- Ensure that existing client contact details are accurate and up to date in the Quotation module.
- Assist other sections, when required, in identifying suitable hauliers for specific quotes.
- Maintain records of rates to ensure competitive mark-ups and negotiate best rates with: Airlines Shipping lines Road transporters Other relevant service providers
- Perform any other delegated tasks deemed reasonable by the reporting manager.



