Costing Engineer - Engineering​/Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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 .

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline .
• Experience with in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in HVAC, ventilation, industrial fans or air-movement applications .
• Exposure to manufacturing and production costing.

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.

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