Mining Project Estimator: Freight & Tender Quotes

Boardroom Appointments; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Project Estimator (Mining) with 3–5 years in freight forwarding and mining exposure. You will create precise estimates, register quotes, and hand over to operations with complete documentation.

Your role includes managing rate records, negotiating with carriers, and supporting tender submissions while maintaining up-to-date client data in the quotation system.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years operational freight forwarding experience (air/road/sea) with mining sector exposure.
• Matric and fundamental business literacy.

Responsibilities

• Create and send accurate estimates sourcing relevant rates.
• Register quotes in the quotation module and update outcomes weekly.
• Hand over new business to operations with rate sheet and documentation.
• Log buying and selling rates; specify subcontractor basis for rate offers.
• Arrange meetings for long-term projects or handle via email for one-off scopes.
• Compile rate offers for tenders using templates; assign quotation reference numbers.
• Send estimate requests from new clients to Commercial team as leads.
• Keep client contact details accurate in the Quotation module.
• Assist other sections in identifying suitable hauliers for quotes.
• Maintain rate records to ensure competitive mark-ups and negotiate best rates with airlines, shipping lines, and road transporters.
• Perform any other delegated tasks as required by the manager.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Mining industry experience

Quotations/estimates

Education

Matric

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Project Estimator (Mining) with 3–5 years in freight forwarding and mining exposure. You will create precise estimates, register quotes, and hand over to operations with complete documentation.

Your role includes managing rate records, negotiating with carriers, and supporting tender submissions while maintaining up-to-date client data in the quotation system.