Costing Engineer - Engineering / Manufacturing
Job Placements · Parow
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• Prepare accurate project cost estimates from specifications, drawings and technical data. • Analyse material, labour and overhead costs . • Develop project budgets and provide input into pricing strategies. • Work closely with Engineering, Procurement and Production to obtain accurate cost information. • Prepare detailed costing analyses for tenders and quotations. • Monitor cost trends and provide reports to management. • Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or safety. • Maintain accurate costing databases, records and supporting documentation. • Assist with tendering and bidding processes. • Support commercial decision-making through accurate and reliable costing information. Minimum Requirements
• Demonstrated experience in a Costing Engineer, Estimator, Engineering Costing or similar role . • Strong mathematical and numerical ability. • Excellent attention to detail. • Strong computer literacy. • Methodical and structured approach to work. • Good analytical and problem-solving ability. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Able to work effectively with technical and production teams. • Bilingual in English and Afrikaans . Advantageous
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline . • Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment. • Experience in HVAC, ventilation, industrial fans or air-movement applications . • Exposure to manufacturing and production costing. Ideal Candidate This position will suit a technically minded, detail-oriented costing professional who enjoys working with drawings, specifications, materials, labour rates and project costs . You should be analytical, commercially aware and able to produce accurate costings that support both tendering and profitable project execution.
Working Hours Monday Thursday: 08:00 17:00 Friday: 08:00 16:00, with the option to leave at 15:00 if work is completed.
Location: Parow, Cape Town Salary: From R35 000 CTC per month
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