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Estimator Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Reload Logistics
Title: Estimator
Company: Reload Logistics
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Role Overview
Reload Logistics is a young and dynamic company that has experienced fast growth and recognized as a lead player amongst Freight Forwarders in Southern Africa.
Reload Logistics is seeking a skilled Estimator with up to 5 years of experience in Sub-Saharan African logistics. This role is central to expanding our bid volume and improving win rates across freight, customs, and supply chain contracts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in tender preparation, pricing strategy, and regional compliance. A background in cargo operations and rate comping is beneficial but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end tender processes for Sub-Saharan African logistics contracts, including RFQs, RFPs, and bid submissions
- Analyze bid performance and support strategies to improve win rates and increase bid volume
- Collaborate with commercial, operations, and finance teams to align pricing and service offerings
- Maintain accurate tender documentation, compliance records, and submission timelines
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Support business development efforts by preparing tailored proposals and client-specific solutions
Qualifications
- Up to 5 years of experience in tendering within logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain
- Strong exposure to Sub-Saharan African markets (e.g., South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana)
- Proven experience in preparing and submitting logistics tenders
- Good understanding of customs procedures, multimodal routing, and pricing models
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills