Estimator Jobs in South Africa

Watershed Consulting is recruiting an Estimator in Pietermaritzburg for a permanent intermediate role. The advert lists a salary of R1,000 – R10,001 per month, so check the original listing carefully for the full package details before applying.

About the company and the work

Watershed Consulting is a recruitment company offering placement opportunities in sectors including Banking, Finance, Call Centre, and Information Communication and Technology (ICT). The company says it goes beyond traditional recruitment by finding the best fit between candidate and job, with expertise in compensation, benefits, job evaluation, and competency profiling.

Role details / duties

• Prepare estimates, quotes, and pricing in a quoting and pricing role.
• Work with tender pricing and supplier management.
• Work with procurement processes and sourcing practices.
• Use quantity takeoff and cost estimating skills in the role.
• Be located in, or willing to commute to, Pietermaritzburg (PMB).

Requirements

• Proven experience as an estimator, cost estimator, or in a similar quoting/pricing role.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and the ability to interpret technical drawings is an advantage.
• Experience in tender pricing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and sourcing practices.
• Located in or willing to commute to PMB.
• Relevant trade qualification, diploma, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Desired skills: Microsoft Excel, estimating software, cost estimating, quantity takeoff, tender pricing, quoting, and supplier negotiation.

Where to find / apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the source advert (Job 2646593). Check the Pietermaritzburg location and the listed salary range before sharing personal details, and never pay a fee to apply.

Practical tips

• Show examples of tender pricing, quoting, and supplier negotiation.
• Mention Excel, estimating software, and quantity takeoff experience.
• State clearly that you are in, or can commute to, Pietermaritzburg.

How the process works

On CareerJunction, you open the original advert, review the full position details, and apply through the listing’s application route. The recruiter then reviews applications for this permanent intermediate role.

Important information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements change at any time. Readers should always verify the details on the original listing before applying, including the salary range as listed.

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