Junior Quantity Surveyor

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support contract administration and cost management in Cape Town's construction and mining sectors. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Quantity Surveying and has 3-5 years of relevant experience. This permanent position offers opportunities to work on high-impact projects in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in contracts administration within construction or mining.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contract forms.
• Understanding of tendering processes and contract law practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in contract preparation and management.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Support development of accurate cost estimates and budgets.

Skills

Contract administration

Bid evaluations

Cost estimation

Compliance monitoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Role: Junior Quantity Surveyor

Industry: Construction / Mining / Project Services

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent

Our client is currently recruiting for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Project Services team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in contract administration and quantity surveying to contribute to high-impact projects across the construction and mining sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of contracts and related documentation
• Apply sound knowledge of NEC and FIDIC standard forms of contracts
• Support the development of accurate cost estimates and budgets for construction projects
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Maintain organized and up-to-date contract records
• Prepare and issue progress reports and payment certificates
• Assist with contract variations, extensions, and claims
• Support valuation of completed work for interim and final payments
• Contribute to tender documentation, adjudication, and bid evaluations
• Review and validate contractor and subcontractor invoices and claims
• Uphold ethical standards in all contractual and commercial activities
• Assist in developing procedures and standards for contract administration and commercial management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field (minimum)
• 3–5 years of proven experience in contracts administration within construction or mining
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contract forms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience managing contract documentation, variations, site instructions, and claims
• Understanding of tendering processes and contract law practices
• South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Based in Cape Town