Technical Estimator

Chainlink Sa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Sa in Benoni is seeking a Technical Estimator/Technician with experience in roller shutters or dock levellers. You will handle client enquiries, prepare quotations, and support on-site technical assessments.

Key duties include costing, maintaining key accounts, scheduling and job coordination, with Sage knowledge being beneficial. This permanent position offers growth opportunities and a negotiable salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with roller shutters or dock levellers essential.
• 3+ years in Technical Estimator/Technician/Support roles.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial doors or loading bay equipment.
• Experience preparing quotations and costing.

Responsibilities

• Attend to incoming client queries regarding roller shutters and dock levellers.
• Conduct basic technical evaluations on equipment and identify repair or replacement needs.
• Prepare quotations for new installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Perform costing for machines and equipment requiring repair.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients and ensure service excellence.
• Assist with scheduling, job cards, and workflow coordination.
• Use Sage for quotations, invoicing, or job costing (beneficial).
• Provide product knowledge and technical guidance to clients.

Skills

Client enquiries

Technical assessments

Quotation preparation

Costing

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Sage

Job description

TECHNICAL ESTIMATOR / TECHNICIAN (ROLLER SHUTTERS & DOCK LEVELLERS)

Location: Benoni

Industry: Industrial Doors / Loading Bay Equipment

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: R12,000 – R18,000 (negotiable, based on experience)

Urgency: Immediate

Introduction

An established organisation in Lynnwood is seeking a young, vibrant, and dynamic Technical Estimator / Technician with experience in roller shutters or dock levellers . The ideal candidate will handle client enquiries, prepare quotations, manage key accounts, and support technical assessments on customer sites.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow with the company , build long‑term stability, and avoid frequent job changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Enquiries — Attend to incoming client queries regarding roller shutters and dock levellers
• Technical Assessments — Conduct basic technical evaluations on equipment and identify repair or replacement needs
• Quotations — Prepare quotations for new installations, repairs, and maintenance
• Costing — Perform costing for machines and equipment requiring repair
• Key Account Management — Maintain strong relationships with key clients and ensure service excellence
• Job Coordination — Assist with scheduling, job cards, and workflow coordination
• Sage Experience — Use Sage for quotations, invoicing, or job costing (beneficial)
• Technical Support — Provide product knowledge and technical guidance to clients

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with roller shutters or dock levellers (essential)
• 3+ years experience as a Technical Estimator , Technician , or Technical Sales Support
• Strong technical understanding of industrial doors or loading bay equipment
• Experience preparing quotations and costing
• Sage experience beneficial
• Young, energetic, and eager to grow within the organisation
• No job hoppers — stable employment history required
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills
• Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)
• Professional, reliable, and well‑presented