QUANTITY SURVEYOR PRODUCTION GRADE A-C

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 792,000 - 1,190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure Development is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join the Infrastructure Delivery Southern Cluster in Johannesburg. The role requires registration with SACQSP, a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least three years post-qualification experience.

You will coordinate professional teams, provide cost advice, and help implement technical and quality strategies across projects. A driver’s license is required. Closing date 09-11-2026.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification.
• 3+ years post-qualification Quantity Surveyor experience.
• Must be SACQSP registered as Professional Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional teams on quantity surveying aspects.
• Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards.
• Provide quantity survey advice and cost evaluation support.
• Develop policies, methods and practices for quantity surveying.
• Mentor and develop junior quantity surveyors and staff.
• Supervise quantity survey work and processes.
• Administer performance management and development.

Skills

Decision making

Team leadership

Analytical

Creativity

Self-management

Financial management

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

QUANTITY SURVEYOR PRODUCTION GRADE A-C

• Reference Number : refs/048674
• Directorate : Infrastructure Delivery Southern Cluster
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 791 604.00- R1 189 767.00 per annum (All-inclusive Package) The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested from the shortlisted candidates).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveyor experience required. Must be registered with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor. A valid driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Public Service Act of 1994. Knowledge Public Service Regulations, 2016.PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Provincial/Departmental SCM policies. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines-Skills- Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy, Conflict management, Problem solving, Research, Technical report writing, Networking.

Duties :

• Coordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity survey. Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards. Provide quantity survey advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs. Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies. Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices. Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination. Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub professional personnel. Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveying and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skill/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound principles and code of practice. Supervise quantity survey work and processes. Administer performance management and development. Prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization. Undertake continuous professional development according to council guidelines. Conduct research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity surveying related matters. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement SCM and personnel human resource administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Undertake continuous professional development according to council guidelines. Conduct research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity surveying related matters.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveyor experience?

Are you registered with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor?

Do you have a valid driver’s license ?