Junior Quantity Surveyor

Stefanutti Stocks; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanutti Stocks in the Western Cape region seeks a Junior Quantity Surveyor to assist in measuring work and preparing monthly payment certificates. You will provide site management with data for reports and valuations, and support cash management and supplier invoicing.

The role requires a BTech or BSc/ Diploma in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, with two+ years in contract law, insurances, and QS processes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BTech or BSc/ Diploma in Construction Management or QS is required.
• At least two years of experience in contract law, insurance, and QS processes.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, scheduling and CCS programming.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring and certifying work for payment purposes.
• Support the QS in monthly valuations and cost reporting.
• Manage cash flow: certificates, supplier payments, and accuracy of invoices.
• Prepare cost data, estimates, and material/labour requirements.
• Collaborate with site team on reconciliation of costs and variances.

Skills

Contract Law

Insurances

Quantity Surveying

Financial Reporting

Construction Methods

Programming & Scheduling

CCS Programming

Education

BTech or BSc Degree/Diploma in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

The Western Cape Region is looking to employ a Jnr Quantity Surveyor. This position assists in measuring work to be completed - for programming of payment purposes. On a regular basis; provides information to site management for compilation of reports and certificates; drafts and monthly payment certificates.

Primary Duties Include:

Measurement and Certification:

• Assist with the maintenance of an up-to-date measure of the value of work done.
• Assist the QS to prepare monthly valuations.

Cash Management:

• In conjunction with the QS monitor certificates and collect monthly payments according to due date.
• Ensure full compliance to all contractual requirements.
• Assist QS with preparation of any information in respect of the evaluation of Suppliers and material supplies.
• Prepare documents for bulk orders
• Prepare Sub-Contractor and Labour Only documentation
• Collect Information and prepare Labour Only Supplier payment requisitions.
• Collect and check accuracy of all creditor and supplier invoices.

Assistance to site QS:

• Reconciliation of Costs Vs Allowables
• P&G Reconciliation Spreadsheet
• A cost of quality data including non-conformances.
• Data detailing pending credits
• Under and overstated costs
• Cost Reallocations

Estimation:

• Collect and collate data for QS to determine material and labour requirements. Prepare a draft itemized list.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates for selecting vendors or sub-contractors and determine cost effectiveness.

Job Requirements:

1. BTech or BSC Degree/Diploma in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
2. Must have two or more years knowledge and experience in Contract Law and insurances, QuantitySurveying, Basic Financial Reporting, Construction Methods, Programming and Scheduling. Working knowledge of CCS Programming.
3. Must have excellent Oral and written communication skills.
4. Must have excellent Analytical & Planning Ability, Financial & IT Skills.
5. Must be a team player and have good interpersonal skills.