Costing Clerk / Estimator (Wadeville)

SUMMARY:
 Estimating/Costing  Opportunity in Steel Manufacturing

Job Title: Costing Clerk / Estimator

Location: Wadeville, Germiston

Basic Salary: Negotiable from R20K to R30K based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer within the South African industrial sector. They specialise in producing a diverse range of standard and customised fasteners for heavy engineering and construction markets. The company operates from a secure, stable position with multiple branches across the country. They offer excellent long-term career growth opportunities in a supportive and expanding production environment.

POSITION INFO:
Your Role

This role is a fantastic opportunity to continue a career in manufacturing and project costing. You will play a vital part in helping the company run smoothly by preparing accurate price estimates for clients. This position offers an incredible space to learn from senior team members, build your skills, and grow within the business. You will receive great support while learning how to turn technical drawings into successful commercial quotes.

Job Description

• Read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings.
• Extract material lists (BOMs) from engineering designs.
• Calculate total costs for raw materials, labour, and manufacturing.
• Prepare precise and professional written quotes for customers.
• Keep internal pricing spreadsheets and databases up to date.
• Work closely with the production team to check manufacturing needs.
• Talk to the purchasing department to check material prices.
• Keep organized digital files of all your historical quotes.

• The ability to read and understand steel fabrication drawings.
• Experience or training in extracting material lists (BOMs).
• Strong basic math skills and a sharp eye for accuracy.
• Good basic skills in Microsoft Excel for calculations.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in the steel fabrication or fastener industry is an advantage but not a dealbreaker.
  
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