Print Estimator (Johannesburg)

A well-established print production company in Randburg is seeking an experienced Print Production Estimator with a strong background in large format rand digital printing. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience using Quick Easy estimating software and a solid understanding of large format roll-to-roll, flatbed and digital sheet-fed printing processes.

This role requires a detail-oriented, analytical individual who can accurately cost print jobs, prepare competitive quotations and ensure that estimates reflect production requirements and profitability.

• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for large format and digital print production jobs.
• Use quick easy estimating software to calculate job costs and generate estimates.
• Estimate jobs involving large format roll-to-roll and flatbed printing.
• Estimate digital sheet-fed printing jobs.
• Assess job specifications, artwork requirements, materials, substrates, finishing processes and production times.
• Calculate material usage, machine time, labour and finishing costs.
• Liaise with sales and production teams to clarify job specifications and ensure accurate costing.
• Identify the most cost-effective production methods for individual jobs.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within required turnaround times.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and follow up on quotation queries where necessary.

• Proven experience as a print estimator within a print production, signage or large format printing environment.
• Proficiency in quick easy estimating software.
• Practical knowledge of large format roll-to-roll printing.
• Experience estimating for large format flatbed printing.
• Experience estimating for digital sheet-fed printing.
• A sound understanding of print production processes, materials, substrates and finishing requirements.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with sales and production teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Please note: Experience in lithographic printing is not the focus of this position. Candidates must have relevant experience in large format and digital printing.

If you have the relevant estimating experience, are proficient in quick easy and understand the costing requirements of large format and digital print production, we would like to hear from you.