Quantity Surveyor

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and financial management support in Sandton, Johannesburg. The role covers cost planning, procurement support, contract administration and financial monitoring across maintenance, CAPEX, compliance and tenant installations.

Key duties include preparing cost estimates, budgets, BOQs and pricing schedules; evaluating tenders; managing payments, variations and final accounts; and ensuring governance and cost control

Qualifications

• Matric and a degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in quantity surveying or cost management.
• Experience in commercial property, retail or portfolio asset management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project cost estimates, feasibility budgets and pricing schedules.
• Develop CAPEX and R&M budgets and track variances.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical cost data.
• Provide commercial input during planning and feasibility assessments.
• Prepare tender documents and pricing schedules; evaluate tenders.
• Review contractor payments and variation orders; secure final accounts.
• Coordinate contracts and close-out with finance and procurement.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Procurement evaluation

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JBCC knowledge

PROCSA knowledge

Job description

Quantity Surveyor required in Sandton, Johannesburg.

The Quantity Surveyor provides commercial and financial management support to the Facilities & Project Management Division in Sandton, Johannesburg.

The role is responsible for cost planning, procurement support, contract administration, financial monitoring and final account management across maintenance, CAPEX, compliance and tenant installation projects.

The role ensures projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining strong financial governance, procurement compliance and value for money.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare project cost estimates, feasibility budgets and pricing schedules.
• Assist with the development and validation of CAPEX and R&M budgets.
• Maintain cost benchmarks and historical cost data for construction and maintenance activities.
• Provide commercial and financial input during project planning and feasibility assessments.
• Prepare tender documentation, Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules.
• Support Supply Chain Management with the commercial evaluation of tender submissions.
• Review contractor and supplier pricing for accuracy, competitiveness and compliance.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and potential cost efficiencies.
• Administer construction contracts in accordance with JBCC and other applicable contract frameworks.
• Review and verify contractor payment applications, progress claims and payment certificates.
• Assess and recommend variation orders and contract adjustments.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and commercial documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and cost plans.
• Prepare monthly project cost reports, financial updates and cash flow forecasts.
• Identify potential cost risks, budget deviations and financial exposure.
• Provide financial projections and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project financial management complies with procurement policies, Delegation of Authority and internal audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete and auditable commercial records.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with contractors and consultants.
• Coordinate project financial close-out with Finance.
• Prepare project cost summaries and financial reconciliation reports.
• Provide commercial support across multiple projects and property-related programmes.

Key Deliverables:

• Project cost estimates and feasibility budgets
• Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules
• Commercial tender evaluation reports
• Monthly project cost reports
• Variation order assessments
• Payment certificate recommendations
• Final account agreements
• Cash flow forecasts and financial projections
• Project cost and financial reconciliation reports

Role Requirements:

• Matric.
• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related built environment discipline.
• 5–10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or construction cost management.
• Experience within commercial property, retail developments or portfolio asset management will be advantageous.
• Experience managing CAPEX, R&M and tenant installation projects will be advantageous.
• Strong construction cost management experience.
• Knowledge of contract administration, preferably including JBCC and PROCSA.
• Experience with procurement processes and commercial tender evaluation.
• Strong financial reporting, cost monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
• Knowledge of construction documentation and contract processes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within structured governance and approval environments.
• High level of accountability, confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities.