Estimator

Recruiter:

Ubuntu Resource Management

Job Ref:

JHB000123/Conno

Date posted:

Friday, October 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R30 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is a long-established steel fabrication and erection company based on the West Rand, delivering structural, mechanical, platework and piping (SMPP) projects for the mining and heavy industrial sectors in South Africa and across Africa. They are looking for an experienced Estimator to strengthen their Tender Department and price competitive, profitable tenders for mining clients.

This role suits an estimator who prices steel fabrication from drawings. It is not suited to building or civil QS profiles.

POSITION INFO:
- Compile accurate cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules for steel fabrication and mining projects
- Interpret tender documents, GA layouts, fabrication drawings, specifications and client scope
- Prepare steel take-offs and build up rates for fabrication, corrosion protection and erection
- Source and evaluate quotations for materials, consumables, plant hire and subcontracted services
- Identify project risks and propose value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities
- Keep up-to-date records of steel prices, labour rates, consumables and industry benchmarks
- Hand over awarded projects clearly to the operations team
- Ensure estimating practices comply with company governance, Health & Safety and QA standards

- Minimum 5 years' experience as an Estimator in steel fabrication, SMPP, mining or heavy industrial projects (essential)
- Proven experience tendering for mining clients (essential)
- Ability to read and price from fabrication drawings, GA layouts and structural steel specifications
- Advanced MS Excel and MS Office
- Valid driver's licence
- Able to commute daily to Krugersdorp
- Able to work under pressure and meet strict tender deadlines

Advantageous:
- BTech or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil/Structural Engineering
- Experience with Strumis, Tekla, Bluebeam or AutoCAD

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