Projects Estimator (Equity Role)– Reference SSPE

Purpose of the position

• A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing vendor relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa, including transporters/brokers and port operators etc.
• Procurement of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
• Preparation and sending of project quotations & Proposals
• Maintain and develop existing and new customer relations with specific focus on Project Cargo.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Attending to customer enquiries.
• Actively participate as a member of the South Africa team and working closely with other Commercial and business unit Managers within Sub Saharan Africa and other global entities
• Compile proposals
• Request rates from service providers
• Establish and develop vendor relationships with abnormal transporters, breakbulk vessel brokers/carriers, Container shipping lines and freight forwarders
• Maintain high standard of service delivery
• Communicate with suppliers and clients
• Resolve problems efficiently.
• Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
• Liaise and update clients
• Resolve queries
• Monthly commercial activity reporting in form of current sales pipeline
• Send customer on boarding docs and compile completed docs for submission to legal
• Work through service agreements for secured business with legal department and projects head

NETWORK OF INTERACTION

Comprising but not limited to following:

• South Africa Team (e.g. Customer Service, Finance, HR, Commercial, Operations)
• Africa Freight & Projects team, Commercial team
• Africa Projects Commercial Team
• Overseas company branches
• Strategic service providers and vendors (e.g. transporters, brokers, ports operators, etc.)
• Carrier agents and freight forwarders
• Export and Project clients locally and internationally with focus on Chinese and project cargo customer base

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Exposure to Sub Saharan Africa roles
• Gain experience and understand business acumen of the organization.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Analytical approach with capabilities of compiling project shipment estimates and load planning
• Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills
• Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions
• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines
• Ability to travel
• Availability after office hours
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Good administrative skills
• Quick to learn
• Proactivity
• Positive attitude and willingness to help

• Good attitude and willing to work and learn

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum a college diploma/degree from recognized Institute
• Minimum 3-years sales/estimator experience in Sub Saharan Africa Project Forwarding especially via ports of entry such as Durban, Beira, Dar es Salaam and Walvis Bay.
• Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
• Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on:
• Local & Over border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift

Preferred

• Experience in 3PL logistics sector/project cargo/mining industry is preferred
• Have ability to attract new customers/business outside of the current project, mining, metals and mineral markets such as renewable energy
• Previous dealings with Chinese customer base & Chinese verbal abilities

 A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.