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Estimator(Freight Forwarding & Logistics)

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  • R40,000 - R50,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • South Africa
  • Posted 17 Sep 2026 by HC Recruit
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2645208
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About the position





Purpose of the Job: 
To prepare freight quotations that balance customer needs, pricing, profitability and turnaround time.

Required Qualifications:


  • Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in freight forwarding, logistics or transport planning.
  • Experience in estimating or pricing is preferred.
  • Proficiency in CargoWise.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


Technical Competencies & Experience:


  • Prepare accurate quotations for import, export, air, sea and road freight, including all costs, routes, transit times and surcharges.
  • Source and negotiate competitive rates with carriers, suppliers, subcontractors and international agents.
  • Support customers and Sales by providing cost-effective shipping options, pricing for tenders and following up on quotations.
  • Coordinate with Operations to ensure quoted services, routing and pricing are achievable and smoothly handed over.
  • Manage profitability and compliance by monitoring margins, maintaining accurate pricing records, reporting on quotation performance and improving estimating processes.
Behavioral Competencies:


  • Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
  • Strong communication, customer service and negotiation skills.
  • Good commercial awareness and decision-making.
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
  • Reliable, adaptable and team-oriented.

Please Note:
Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.





Desired Skills:

  • Cargowise
  • Freight forwarding
  • Logistics

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About the agency

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment was launched in March 2006 and specialises in recruiting and headhunting for companies needing to fill financial, managerial or IT positions in a variety of industries. The directors of the company are Brian Hewitt and Steve Colenbrander. Brian Hewitt is a B.Sc. Agric (University of Natal) and MBA (University of Cape Town) graduate with managerial experience in the agribusiness, banking and hospitality industry having worked in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Steve Colenbrander is a B.Com (University of Natal) graduate and founded Colenbrander Incorporated which has grown into a sizeable and well respected Pietermaritzburg accounting firm with clients situated all over KZN. A critical success factor for business is to employ the right people. Incorrect placements inhibit organisational productivity and can lead to conflict in the work place. Achieving a 'best fit' between company, position and employee are therefore vital for employer and employee alike. We aim to do this, by understanding our clients - their culture, structure, systems and strategy. We also endeavour to understand the external business environment in which our clients operate. This makes achieving 'best fit' more probable. Understanding our candidates will be achieved by researching their backgrounds, interviewing them and knowing their aspirations. Where necessary, we will use psychometric profiling. We will then target the organisation and position to which we feel they are best suited. A 'best fit' between client and candidate, will enable us to add long term value to our clients in a mutually beneficial business partnership.

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