Senior Estimator (Sandton)

About the position

Join a Leading Logistics Team in Sandton as Senior Estimator!

Job Title : Senior Estimator

Location: Linbro Business Park, Sandton, Johannesburg

Basic Salary
Negotiable from R30K to R37K per month, based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established freight forwarding and supply chain solutions provider. They offer international freight, customs clearing, and trade finance services to global markets. The business is stable, successful, and continually expanding across key African trade corridors. They offer a supportive work environment with great long-term career growth opportunities.
Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your freight costing skills in a supportive team. You will play a key role in calculating accurate freight costs and helping win commercial business. You will enjoy a collaborative environment where your technical logistics experience is valued every day. The company provides excellent support to help you excel and advance your career.

Job Description

• Calculate total landed costs for import and export freight shipments.
• Request and compare rates for air, ocean, and road transport.
• Analyze shipping tariffs, customs duties, and local port charges.
• Prepare accurate, competitive commercial quotes for clients and managers.
• Estimate specialized transport costs for complex project cargo shipments.
• Maintain updated rate databases for shipping lines and overseas partners.
• Work with customs teams to ensure correct tariff classifications.
• Audit supplier charges against quotes to catch any cost variances.

What You Need to Apply

• Proven experience in freight costing within an international freight forwarding environment.
• Good practical knowledge of customs tariffs, and freight surcharges.
• Experience working with air, ocean, and road freight costing.
• Solid skills in logistics software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical accuracy and good problem-solving ability.
• A positive, team-first attitude and strong communication [URL Removed] exclusive opportunity is managed by TRP.

Desired Skills:

• Estimator
• Senior Costing Estimator
• Costing Specialist