Job Description

Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy and highly responsible candidates with relevant polishing experience to apply for the position of Specialist: Estimator at our Jetpark branch.
Position Overview The purpose of the position is 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.
Specific Role Responsibilities

• 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.

• 2-3 years' experience in identification of structural, body, mechanical, electrical or interior vehicle damage and quoting/estimating for repairs within a similar environment.

• 2 years Audatex system experience - an advantage

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Valid, unendorsed code 8 driverxe2x80x99s license.

• Computer literate: an intermediate level of MS Excel xe2x80x93 essential.

• 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

• Committed

• Professional

• Resilient

• Punctual

• Emotional control when dealing with clients, superiors and colleagues.

• Project a professional, mature and positive image in all interactions.

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