Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

R.A.W. GROUP; George; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

R.A.W. GROUP is seeking a Sales Driven Quantity Surveyor/Estimator located in George, Western Cape. The successful candidate will prepare estimates, cost plans, and maintain customer relationships while ensuring effective communication across departments. Requirements include a National Senior Certificate, at least 2 years of relevant experience, bilingual proficiency in Afrikaans and English, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge in laser cutting and structural steel is advantageous. Interested candidates should apply via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Product knowledge in laser cutting, structural steel, and metal work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, bill of quantities, specifications, and schedules for projects.
• Gather firsthand information from sites, warehouses, or other venues.
• Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs and materials.

Skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans & English)

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to read drawings and plans

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tertiary education

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Vacancy: Sales driven Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

Key performance areas are as follow:

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, bill of quantities, specifications, and schedule of rates for new build, improvements, and maintenance work.
• Preparing preliminary estimates for conceptual projects.
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates.
• Understand the project/program and its requirements.
• Gather first‑hand information from sites, warehouses, or other venues.
• Conduct research to obtain data on labour costs, materials, production times, etc.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with customers.
• Communication between different departments on current projects and requirements thereof.
• Confirm payments, open job cards, and follow projects through different departments.

Non-negotiable requirements:

• National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary education – Advantage.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Well‑organized and detail oriented.
• Able to read drawings and plans.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Product knowledge – Laser cutting, structural steel and metal work (Advantage).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Contactable references.

Email applications only: [e-mail]