Junior Quantity Surveyor

Faircape Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lifestyle and retirement village company in Cape Town is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to manage project budgets and procurement. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery of residential revamp projects to high standards. Candidates should have a Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, along with experience in construction administration. The company offers competitive salaries and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Above-market salaries

Long service leave

Onsite Barista

Subsidised vending machine snacks

Discounted internet packages

Fixed flexi-time

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Experience in construction administration, ideally in residential developments.
• Understanding of plans, programs, and project workflows.
• Knowledge of project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, including quoting, approvals, and tracking.
• Request quotes from contractors based on project plans.
• Maintain an order tracking system.
• Prepare fortnightly and month-end payments for Director approval.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Confident with Google Workspace

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Education

Matric and relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

At Faircape Group, we don’t just build – we revitalize and reimagine living spaces. As a leader in luxury lifestyle and retirement villages across the Western Cape, we pride ourselves on creating environments where comfort, style, and functionality come together seamlessly.

The ideal candidate will come from a residential construction background, bringing experience in managing costs and budgets for residential projects, ensuring quality delivery while keeping timelines and finances on track.

We are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Intermediate) to join our dynamic construction team. This role is central to ensuring our revamp projects – from stylish modern upgrades to functional refurbishments in our retirement villages – are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest standard of excellence.

If you’re highly organised, detail-driven, and excited by the idea of seeing your cost-control precision bring stunning transformations to life, then this opportunity is made for you.

Why join us?

At Faircape, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We offer:

• Quarterly performance bonuses – your hard work deserves to be rewarded!
• Above-market salaries – we ensure our remuneration stays competitive.
• Long service leave – we appreciate and recognize your dedication.
• Onsite Barista – enjoy free hot drinks (coffee, hot chocolate, etc)!
• Subsidised vending machine snacks – quick energy boosts when you need them.
• Discounted internet (ISP) packages – stay connected at a reduced cost.
• Fixed flexi-time (06:30 - 18:30) – supporting work-life balance.
• Subsidised parking – making your commute hassle-free.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management – Manage project budgets, including quoting, approvals, and tracking.
• Request quotes from contractors based on project plans.
• Work with the Site Foreman to compile supplier order sheets.
• Prepare budgets using quotes and order sheets, and submit them for approval by the Director and CEO.
• Monitor budgets regularly and update them with any variations (VOs).
• Keep relevant parties informed about potential high-risk items.
• Ordering & Procurement – Place purchase orders for all contractors and suppliers based on approved quotes.
• Ensure purchase orders are sent out on time.
• Maintain and regularly update an order tracking system.
• Follow up with contractors or suppliers when necessary to avoid delays.
• Extras Management – Receive and file extras documentation; discuss with the Village Manager which extras should be approved and cost; request quotes for extras from contractors and compile them for approval; ensure extras are accurately costed, approved, and payments tracked; work with the architect to ensure approved extras are updated in plans and communicated to the site team.
• Payments & Financial Tracking – Prepare fortnightly and month-end payments for Director approval; verify that invoices match purchase orders and completion forms; resolve any discrepancies or disputes with contractors; ensure payments are checked and processed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar.

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in construction administration, ideally in residential developments.
• Strong understanding of plans, programs, and project workflows.
• Solid knowledge of project management processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical ability and financial acumen with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) and quick to learn new systems.
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Deadline-driven, thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive in finding solutions.
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.

Specific Requirements

• Clear health, criminal, and credit record.
• Two written references.

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 06h30 and 18h30.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish Square in Claremont.

Faircape Group offers above market-related salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market related factors.

To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website - https://faircape.co.za/why-work-with-us/

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.