Junior Quantity Surveyor - Mentored Growth in WC Projects

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Career progression

Provident Fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team in Paarl, Western Cape. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in cost control, measurement, and tender processes while working with an experienced QS group.

You will learn surveying techniques, support budgets and procurement activities, and contribute to project financial success. Ideal for a recent graduate eager to grow in the dynamic Paarl construction scene.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Recent graduate or early-career professional seeking growth in cost management.
• Familiarity with basic measurement and estimation techniques.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and bills of quantities.
• Support senior quantity surveyors in managing project budgets and tracking expenditures.
• Help with procurement, including sourcing quotes and preparing tender documentation.
• Assist in the valuation of work completed and preparation of payment certificates.
• Record and manage project costs, variations, and claims.
• Learn and apply contract administration procedures.
• Conduct site visits to measure work and verify quantities.
• Assist in preparing final accounts for projects.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation.
• Support the team in resolving cost-related queries and disputes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating techniques

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team in Paarl, Western Cape. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in cost control, measurement, and tender processes while working with an experienced QS group.

You will learn surveying techniques, support budgets and procurement activities, and contribute to project financial success. Ideal for a recent graduate eager to grow in the dynamic Paarl construction scene.