Mining QS: Cost Control & Procurement (Junior-Intermediate)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare recruitment brief for a Junior to Intermediate Quantity Surveyor in Mining. Role requires practical QS experience in mining/construction and site-based operations, with cost control, procurement, and contract administration exposure. Travel to remote mining sites may be required.

Minimum qualifications include a Quantity Surveying-related degree and 2–5 years’ experience. Proficiency in Excel and QS software essential; knowledge of NEC/FIDIC/GCC contracts advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma, BSc, BTech or BCom in Quantity Surveying or a related qualification.
• 2–5 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience within mining, construction, industrial or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities.
• Conduct site measurements and valuations of completed work.
• Verify contractor progress and payment claims.
• Assist with monthly valuations, payment certificates and cost reports.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and cash flow projections.
• Evaluate variations, claims and additional works.
• Identify potential cost overruns and commercial risks.
• Support the preparation and management of final accounts.
• Maintain accurate cost‑control and commercial records.
• Assist with procurement activities for mining, construction and project requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs and tender documentation.
• Assist with sourcing and evaluating suppliers and contractors.
• Analyse and compare supplier quotations and proposals.
• Assist with procurement and tender recommendations.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery requirements.
• Identify cost‑saving and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Assist with the administration of contractor and supplier agreements.
• Review contractual terms, pricing and commercial conditions.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Assist with variations, claims and change orders.
• Support extensions of time and other commercial matters.
• Identify and report contractual and commercial risks.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, contractors and client representatives.
• Provide QS and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits to verify quantities, completed work and project progress.
• Ensure contractor claims and costs are accurately verified.
• Maintain project documentation and commercial records.
• Provide commercial input into project planning and decision‑making.
• Support the project team with cost control, procurement and contract‑related matters.

Skills

Cost control

Procurement

Contract administration

Bills of Quantities

Valuations

Budgeting

Earned value management

Travel/site-based work

NEC/FIDIC/GCC contracts knowledge

Education

Diploma/BSc/BTech/BCom in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Quantity Surveying software

Job description

University of Fort Hare recruitment brief for a Junior to Intermediate Quantity Surveyor in Mining. Role requires practical QS experience in mining/construction and site-based operations, with cost control, procurement, and contract administration exposure. Travel to remote mining sites may be required.

Minimum qualifications include a Quantity Surveying-related degree and 2–5 years’ experience. Proficiency in Excel and QS software essential; knowledge of NEC/FIDIC/GCC contracts advantageous.