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