AA EE Damage Estimator Accidents Manager

Damage Estimator Accidents Manager

AA EE Damage Estimator Accidents Manager

  • Permanent Skilled Level position
  • JHB – Eastern Suburbs, Gauteng
  • R45,000 Basic Salary
  • Job 1926329 | Ref JHB000082BC
  • Posted 15 Feb 2016 by Alam Ellahi & Associates

About The Position:

R45K with company car and benefits

My client is one of the Leading Car Rental companies in South Africa, based in Isando.  You will be to, as a Damage Estimator Accidents Manager effectively manage the Accident/Damage Department, maximise recoveries and provide a support function to Operations. Your extensive knowledge and experience with panel-beating and/or panel shops will be required. A qualification as an estimator would be an advantage.

The successful candidate must have:

  • Matric with minimum E aggregate
  • Qualification as an estimator would be an advantage
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience within the accident/damage department environment or related field
  • Insurance industry experience
  • Unendorsed and valid code 8 drivers license
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with panel-beating and/or panel shops
  • Knowledge of Managing, leading and controlling teams.
  • Process flows to maximize productivity
  • Basic Business financial knowledge
  • DARA reporting
  • Intermediate Excel & MS Word Literacy Level

Your busy and challenging day will include but not limited to:

  • Resolve all discrepancies on a monthly basis.
  • Financial overview of all Accident Accounts
  • Reconcile expenses allocated to the accident department to cost centre/order numbers
  • Build excellent relationships with all suppliers
  • Committed to resolving customer queries efficiently
  • Panel shops Audits
  • Inspect vehicles once they return from the Panel Shop.
  • Check quotes( Make sure the pricing is in line with the labour rates as per the SLA)
  • Allocation of Damage vehicles
  • Check accident reports

Skills required:

  • Analyze financial Information
  • Compile Reports
  • Intermediate Excel & MS Word Literacy Level
  • Work through people to get results
  • Plan and control Workflow
  • Ability to handle stressful situations

Personal attributes:

  • Organized
  • Deadline driven, driven to achieve goals/ results
  • Detail orientated
  • Quality driven
  • Persuasive communication skills
  • Ability to Motivate teams
  • Ability to build relationships with both internal and external customers and to maintain relationships
  • Must be able to work under pressure

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