Estimator | Europcar | Bruma at Motus Holdings Limited

Position Overview    
To inspect and examine damaged vehicles as well as accurately and timeously determine required repairs and the related costs whilst adhering to administrative requirements and agreed standard operating procedures.

Should your application be short-listed you will be contacted for an interview. If you have not received an invitation to attend an interview within 3 weeks of the advertised vacancy closure, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Specific Role Responsibilities    
Job Outputs: 

•  Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical or interior damage.
• Using standsrd repair and parts manual to estimate the parts required to rpair the damge on the vehicles as well as using standard parts costing mauels to provide written stimate of total cost for the repairs. 
•  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.
•  Adjust with new parameters as required. 

Qualifications and Experience    
Minimum Experience:

•  2 - 3 years' experience in a similar environment.

Minimum Qualification:

•  NQF Level 4 (Grade 12 or equivalent)

Minimum Requirements:

•  Valid, unendorsed code 8 driver’s license.
•  Computer literate
•  2 years Audatex/GT  system experience - an advantage 

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

Personal Attributes: Committed

•  Professional
•  Resilient
•  Punctual
•  Emotional control when dealing with clients, superiors and colleagues.
•  Project a professional, mature and positive image in all interactions.