Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Mining – Rustenburg

Shift Pursuit; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit seeks an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a mining operation on-site in Rustenburg. The role demands hands-on mining QS experience and the ability to manage day-to-day commercial responsibilities with limited supervision.

You will perform site measurements, prepare cost plans, assess valuations, manage variations and produce cost reports. Strong mining experience, DimX/WinQS skills and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• 5–8 years’ Quantity Surveying experience.
• Substantial practical mining experience essential.
• Experience with DimX and WinQS.
• Strong Excel and commercial reporting skills.
• SACQSP registration or progression advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site measurements and verify completed work.
• Prepare and review BOQs, cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Assess contractor valuations, progress claims and payment applications.
• Manage variations, changes and commercial claims.
• Track expenditure against budgets and prepare cost reports.
• Assist with tenders, commercial evaluations and procurement.
• Manage subcontractor and contractor commercial matters.
• Maintain audit-ready QS documentation.

Skills

Mining QS experience

MS Excel

Education

QS Degree

QS Honours

Tools

DimX

WinQS

Job description

Introduction:

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their team and work directly on-site at a mining operation in Rustenburg.

This role requires someone with genuine hands-on mining QS experience who is comfortable managing day-to-day quantity surveying and commercial responsibilities with limited supervision.

Important:

No accommodation or relocation assistance is provided. Candidates outside the area must be willing to relocate or commute at their own cost.

The start date of 1 November 2026 is firm.

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct site measurements and verify completed work.


• Prepare and review BOQs, cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.


• Assess contractor valuations, progress claims and payment applications.


• Manage variations, additional works and commercial changes.


• Track project expenditure against approved budgets.


• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and financial updates.


• Review contractor and supplier quotations.


• Assist with tenders, commercial evaluations and procurement.


• Manage subcontractor and contractor commercial matters.


• Maintain accurate records for valuations, variations and claims.


• Assist with contractual correspondence and final accounts.


• Attend site, commercial and progress meetings.


• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.


• Report regularly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.


• Maintain accurate and audit-ready QS documentation.

Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.


• Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying.


• Approximately 5–8 years’ Quantity Surveying experience.


• Substantial practical mining experience is essential.


• Hands‑on experience performing QS functions within a mining/project environment.


• Experience with DimX and WinQS.


• Strong Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting skills.


• SACQSP registration or progress towards professional registration will be advantageous.

Mining Experience:

• Candidates must have direct experience working on mining projects.


• Strong understanding of quantity surveying within an active mining environment.


• Ability to manage QS responsibilities independently on-site.


• Experience dealing with contractors, suppliers and client representatives.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.