Permanent - Hydraulic Estimator - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS : 

When equipment, to be repaired, is stripped, compile a list of requirements and a cost estimate. 

For repair and new jobs, prepare time, cost, material and labor estimates.

Consult with employees in other departments to discuss and formulate final estimates 

Prepare estimates for use by Sub-conntractors. 

Confer with Engineers, TSR’s and Sub-contractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. 

Based on estimates do planning, organizing, and scheduling of work. 

Prepare cost and other necessary documentation as required in order to do cost monitoring and reporting. 

Keep filing system for these records up to date. 

Conduct evaluations to develop standard rate data and determine possible cost reductions. 

Communicate job status to Management and Internal Customers. 

Effectively ensure full compliance to the SHEQ Management System.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

Matric certificate

Qualified Fitter & Turner trade (preferable red seal) 

2 years mechanical practical experience in relevant trade

Able to read mechanical drawings 

Experience in workshop systems 

Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic equipment

3-5 years experience as an Estimator or similar.

BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED : 

Motivated individual and team player 

Must have excellent communiation and interpersonal skills 

Must be self driven, deadline orientated with the ability to work under pressure 

Able to multi-task and to prioritise work loads 

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy 

Creative thinker and problem solver 

Must be willing to mentor Junior personnel 

Good negotiation and analytic skills 

Good working knowledge of MS Office