Quantity Surveyor (Production Level): Education Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 80/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 792,000 - 1,190,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government, Education Infrastructure, Cape Town, seeks a Quantity Surveyor (Production Level) to develop project plans and designs for buildings and facilities. The role requires a degree in quantity surveying and SACQSP registration with at least three years of post-qualification experience.

The position is permanent, based in the Western Cape, with responsibilities including cost evaluation, policy development, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience
• Compulsory SACQSP registration as Professional Quantity Surveyor
• Valid code B (or higher) driving license

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity surveying on buildings, structures or facilities
• Coordinate professional teams on quantity surveying
• Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards
• Provide quantity surveying advice and cost evaluation support
• Develop quantity surveying policies and practices
• Mentor and develop candidate quantity surveyors

Skills

Programme and project management

Quantity Survey principles

Research and development

Computer-aided engineering

Legal compliance

Technical report writing

Networking

Professional judgement

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

SACQSP registration as Professional QS

Tools

Code B driving license

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Production Level): Education Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 80/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/09

Reference Number WCG261005-6

Tracking Number DOI 80/2026

Job Title Quantity Surveyor (Production Level): Education Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 80/2026

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Ms J Van der Merwe at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform quantity surveying work in the development of project, plans and designs for buildings, structures, or facilities.

• An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Quantity Survey Professionals (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities
• Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying
• Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards
• Provide quantity surveying 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
• Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration
• Human capital development
• Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice
• Supervise quantity surveying work and processes
• Administer performance management and development
• Office administration and budget planning
• Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedure for procurement, SCM and personnel human resource administration
• Monitor and control expenditure
• Report on expenditure and service delivery
• Research and development
• Continuous professional development according to council guidelines
• Research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters

Knowledge of the following

Technical:

• Programme and project management
• Quantity Survey principles and methodologies
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting
• creating high performance culture
• Networking
• Professional judgement

Generic:

• Decision making
• Team leadership
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Self-management
• Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Written and verbal communication
• Proven computer literacy
• Planning and organising
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and analysis
• People management
• Change management
• Innovation

Remuneration

Grade A: R 791 604 - Grade C: R 1 189 767 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per the OSD prescript)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.