Strategic Cost Estimator & Tender Negotiator

Pro Talent; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent in Pietermaritzburg seeks an experienced Estimator/Cost Estimator to join the team. You will interpret project information, extract details from drawings, and translate them into accurate pricing while negotiating with suppliers.

The role requires strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience with tender pricing and cost management. Based in Pietermaritzburg with full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Estimator, Cost Estimator, Quoting, Costing or Pricing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with tender pricing and supplier negotiations.
• Experience sourcing resources and working with suppliers.
• Good planning, organisational and logistical skills.
• Experience with project cost management.
• Must be based in, or able to work from, Pietermaritzburg.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, quotations and costings based on project requirements.
• Extract information from drawings and transfer to pricing software.
• Assist with tender pricing and negotiate costs.
• Source materials, products and resources from suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers, negotiate pricing and support purchasing activities.
• Contribute to project planning and logistics.
• Monitor and manage project costs to support budgeting and pricing.

Job description

Pro Talent in Pietermaritzburg seeks an experienced Estimator/Cost Estimator to join the team. You will interpret project information, extract details from drawings, and translate them into accurate pricing while negotiating with suppliers.

The role requires strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience with tender pricing and cost management. Based in Pietermaritzburg with full-time permanent employment.