job description - Specialist: Estimator
Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical or interior damage.- Using standard repair and parts manual to estimate the parts require to repair the damage to the vehicle.
- Using standard parts costing manuals to provide written estimate of total cost of vehicle repair.
- Evaluate the financial practicality of the vehicle repair comparing it to the payment of the financial value of the vehicle before the accident.
- Escalate unresolved issues to management team.
- Identify and develop solutions to improve operational service and quality delivery.
- Adhere to standard operating procedures within the area of accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Experience
- 4 years' experience in identification of structural, body, mechanical, electrical or interior vehicle damage and quoting/estimating for repairs within a similar environment.
Minimum Qualification
- NQF Level 4 (Matric or equivalent)
Minimum Requirements
- A code 08 unendorsed driver’s license and own transport
- Computer literate: an intermediate level of MS Excel – essential.
- 2 years Audatex system experience - an advantage.
- Important to note: successful candidate will need to be willing to work weekends and/or overtime from time to time for month end if required to do so.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Competencies:
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of automotive estimating costs and resources
- The ability to interpret and capture information correctly.
- The ability to inspect and judge extent of vehicle damage
- Scrupulous attention to detail
- Numerical Literacy/Calculations
- Computer Literacy: Intermediate Excel proficiency is essential.
- Client focus
- Planning and organizing
- Results oriented
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