Estimation Co-ordinator Role at Ackermans – Apply Now!

🧾 Job Details

🏢 Employer: Ackermans
📍 Location: Kuils River, Western Cape, South Africa
💼 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
🆔 Job Title: Estimation Co-ordinator (Estimator)
📂 Department: Operations Support Centre

🏢 About Ackermans

Ackermans is one of South Africa’s leading value retailers, committed to delivering affordable quality to millions of customers. As a purpose-led organisation, Ackermans focuses on operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where employees can grow and thrive.

🧑‍💼 Role Overview

The Estimation Co-ordinator will support the Properties Department by compiling accurate project costings, analysing cost trends, and coordinating procurement activities for new store openings and store-related projects. This role is critical in ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and accurate financial reporting across multiple operational initiatives.

📝 Key Responsibilities

📊 Estimation & Costing

• Compile projected project costings using proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documentation

• Analyse project information to determine material, time, and cost requirements

• Evaluate product cost-effectiveness and overall project profitability

• Set up, maintain, and manage a costing database

• Conduct post-project analysis comparing estimated vs actual costs and prepare expenditure statements

🛒 Supplier & Procurement Coordination

• Manage relationships with equipment and service suppliers

• Obtain quotations aligned with authorised project costings

• Place orders for goods and services

• Negotiate delivery dates and manage supplier timelines

• Follow up on discrepancies including non-deliveries, incorrect quantities, or pricing variances

📈 Analysis & Reporting

• Compile, analyse, and interpret purchasing trends

• Prepare competitor and benchmarking reports

• Evaluate supplier, product, and service delivery performance

• Produce estimation vs actual reports for management review

🎓 Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

✅ Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)

• Certificate or Diploma in Cost & Estimation or equivalent

• Completed Project Management course

🧠 Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of building drawings and plans

• Familiarity with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contract terms

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• High numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• Strong project management, reporting, and organisational skills

• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of accountability and urgency

📄 CV Application Tips

• Highlight your experience in cost estimation and project administration

• Showcase strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail

• Emphasise experience working with suppliers, quotations, and procurement processes

• Include examples of estimation vs actual cost reporting

• Demonstrate your understanding of building drawings and specifications

• List proficiency in Excel, especially costing and reporting functions

• Mention project management exposure and ability to meet tight deadlines

🌍 Employment Equity & Policy

Ackermans is committed to building an inclusive, fair, and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and business success.