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Senior Estimator - Johannesburg

Department Redpath South Africa Pty Limited

Date Posted 6/30/2025

Position Type Full Time

Reference No. 2025-6602

LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric certificate/ equivalent

BSc / B Tech in Mining or Quantity Surveying

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Projects, Word, and PowerPoint)

Familiarity on different forms of Contracts i.e., FIDIC, NEC

Knowledge of the Health & Safety Act and Regulations Mine

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

5 to 10 Years active scheduling and pricing of mining tenders (Capital Development, Shaft Sinking, Contract Mining)

Hard Dollar – estimating package (Advantageous)

Compilation of Bill of Quantities

Proficiency in scheduling (MS projects / Primavera)

Excellent negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Administering and checking tender submission documents

Ability to work under pressure

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation of tenders to include preliminary methodology, equipment selection, life cycle costing, labour resourcing and production rates

Schedule & manage bidding process and coordinate role player input

Consult with engineers, owners and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to the bid

Examine blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, equipment, and Labour estimates

Preparation and pricing of Bill of Quantities

Compile and schedule reviews on tender clarifications and record keeping

Consult with stakeholders to discuss and formulate estimates and risk identification

Prepare project start-up documentation and handover tender documents and support to site management

Accountability & liability for tender & associated documents

Ensure all tender documents are stored for future reference

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