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Role: Junior Quantity Surveyor

Industry: Construction / Mining / Project Services

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent

Our client is currently recruiting for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Project Services team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in contract administration and quantity surveying to contribute to high-impact projects across the construction and mining sectors.

• Assist in the preparation and management of contracts and related documentation
• Apply sound knowledge of NEC and FIDIC standard forms of contracts
• Support the development of accurate cost estimates and budgets for construction projects
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Maintain organized and up-to-date contract records
• Prepare and issue progress reports and payment certificates
• Assist with contract variations, extensions, and claims
• Support valuation of completed work for interim and final payments
• Contribute to tender documentation, adjudication, and bid evaluations
• Review and validate contractor and subcontractor invoices and claims
• Uphold ethical standards in all contractual and commercial activities
• Assist in developing procedures and standards for contract administration and commercial management

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field (minimum)
• 3–5 years of proven experience in contracts administration within construction or mining
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contract forms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience managing contract documentation, variations, site instructions, and claims
• Understanding of tendering processes and contract law practices
• South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Based in Cape Town