Manager Quantity Surveying

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Manager Quantity Surveying to provide and manage the delivery of quantity surveying services for the project execution team in Nuclear Finance. This permanent role focuses on delivering high-integrity cost controls, contract administration and value management within a central database.

The role requires leadership of a QS team, expertise in earned value, cost management and contractual negotiations, plus SACQS PrQS registration and a

Qualifications

• B-Degree/B Tech in Quantity Surveying at NQF 7 with 360 Credits.
• Professional registration with SACQS as Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS).
• 5 years related experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Engineering / Engineering and Construction Contracts / Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Assure that all quantity surveying standard services are provided throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage the delivery of the project quantity surveying service.
• Manage team performance, development of skills, knowledge and capabilities.
• Represent project controls in tender evaluations, contract clarification and cost negotiations.
• Monitor, advise and support project controls and contract administration services.
• Lead and support the collation and compilation of contract documentation.
• Manage compliance with all Eskom and site related governance and safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) requirements.

Skills

Business acumen

Build effective teams

Change leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Planning and organising

Strategic leadership

Education

B-Degree / B Tech in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position: Manager Quantity Surveying, Position/Task Grade: M16, Area of specialization: To provide and manage the delivery of effective quantity surveying services to the project execution team from a central database. Department: Nuclear Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Assure that all quantity surveying standard services are provided throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage the delivery of the project quantity surveying service.
• Manage team performance, development of skills, knowledge and capabilities.
• Represent project controls in tender evaluations, contract clarification and cost negotiations.
• Monitor, advise and support project controls and contract administration services.
• Lead and support the collation and compilation of contract documentation.
• Manage compliance with all Eskom and site related governance and safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) requirements.

Skills and Competencies Required

Leadership

• Business acumen
• Build effective teams
• Change leadership
• Communication and engagement

Behavioural

• Achievement oriented
• Building cross boundary relationships
• Building/development teams
• Dealing with complexity
• Decision making
• Influencing and persuading
• Providing direction through change
• Resilience and flexibility
• Working with authority

Knowledge

• General management
• Quantity surveying
• Earned value management (EVM)
• Contracts management
• Cost management
• Cost engineering & cost classification
• Planning and scheduling
• Project management
• Construction management
• Financial management

Skills

• Analysis / judgement / problem solving skills
• Client focus
• Delegation of authority and responsibility
• Developing organisational talent
• Teamwork / collaboration
• Negotiation / persuasiveness
• Planning and organising
• Strategic functional leadership

Assessment

• Performance will be measured through the prescribed Eskom performance management system.

Qualification(s)

• B-Degree\ B Tech in Quantity Surveying at NQF 7 with 360 Credits.

Professional Registration Body

• Professional registration with the South African Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals (SACQS) as Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS).

Related Minimum Experience

• 5 years related experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Engineering / Engineering and Construction Contracts / Project Management in the Built environment.

Disclaimer

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