Estimating Analyst Full Time

A leading manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Estimating Analyst with a strong background in cost analysis, pricing, budgeting, and production cost management. The successful candidate will support finance, operations, sales, and production teams by providing accurate costing information, pricing support, and recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse production, labour, overhead, and raw material costs.
• Monitor time-capture data and investigate or correct discrepancies.
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actual costs to standard costs.
• Conduct ad-hoc cost and pricing analyses as required.
• Maintain and update costing databases and related records.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and product cost estimation activities.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, sales, and customer service teams to validate cost information and provide pricing support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Accounting, Estimating, Finance, or related Degree/Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a costing, estimating, or financial analysis role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with costing or ERP systems; Radius experience would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
  CV: financialcareers@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.