Project Estimator (Mining)

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.