Estimator / Authorisations

Sons Group; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HJ Bosch & Sons is seeking an experienced Estimator to evaluate vehicle damage, prepare precise repair estimates, and liaise with insurers for authorisations. You will support workshop planning with accurate repair scopes and ensure estimates align with OEM standards.

Ideal candidates will have proven motor estimator experience, strong knowledge of vehicle construction, and proficiency with Audatex or GT Motive.

Formación

• Proven experience as a motor assessor or estimator.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle construction and repair methods.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Audatex, GT Motive).
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Trade qualification in panel beating or spray painting advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct thorough damage assessments using industry-standard systems.
• Prepare detailed repair estimates aligned with insurer requirements.
• Negotiate with insurance assessors on repair methods and costs.
• Manage authorisations and supplementary claims.
• Ensure compliance with OEM repair standards.
• Support workshop planning with accurate repair scopes.

Conocimientos

Motor estimator experience

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Educación

Trade qualification in panel beating or spray painting

Herramientas

Audatex

GT Motive

Descripción del empleo

As an Estimator at HJ Bosch & Sons, you'll be the technical expert who assesses vehicle damage, prepares accurate repair estimates, and liaises with insurers for authorisations. Your precision directly impacts workshop efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough damage assessments using industry-standard systems
• Prepare detailed repair estimates aligned with insurer requirements
• Negotiate with insurance assessors on repair methods and costs
• Manage authorisations and supplementary claims
• Ensure compliance with OEM repair standards
• Support workshop planning with accurate repair scopes

Requirements

• Proven experience as a motor assessor or estimator
• Strong knowledge of vehicle construction and repair methods
• Proficiency with estimating software (Audatex, GT Motive)
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Trade qualification in panel beating or spray painting advantageous