Junior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

M3 Human Capital Management (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Junior Quantity Surveyor for a construction company in Paarl. The role involves measuring structural work, preparing valuations, and managing cost control. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and about 3 years of experience. Strong computer skills and bilingual proficiency are essential. Commencement is expected in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years post-qualification experience in the construction field.
• Ability to manage project cost reporting and valuations on a fortnightly basis.
• Willingness to work in different areas for projects.

Responsibilities

• Measure and prepare fortnightly valuations for structural work items.
• Prepare and price variation orders in coordination with project teams.
• Maintain updated quantities and cost control documentation.
• Support project management with accurate cost forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Building measurement

Cost control management

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

CCS Candy software

Job description

Please note that M3 is hiring on behalf of another company.

Our client, a construction company situated in Paarl, is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

The ideal candidate has a background in measuring and valuing structural works and managing cost control across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Measure and prepare fortnightly valuations for structural work items
• Prepare, review, and price variation orders in coordination with project teams
• Maintain updated quantities and cost control documentation
• Support project management with accurate cost forecasting and reporting
• Liaise with site teams to verify progress and validate measured work
• All other duties related to the role

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
• Approximately 3 years post-qualification experience in the construction;
• Strong understanding of building measurement and BOQ preparation;
• Experience in preparing and pricing variation orders;
• Ability to manage project cost reporting and valuations on a fortnightly basis;
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Excel required, CCS Candy software will be advantageous);
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English);
• Willingness to work in different areas for projects, including Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek.

Commencement date: January 2026

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 28 November 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.