Quantity Surveying jobs in South Africa

The Quantity Surveyor role is responsible to determine and manage project and programme costs including producing the best estimates for the projects, develop bills of quantities, contribute to the development of contract documents, cost control, valuing deliverables, analysis of project submissions and reporting as well as monitoring and control of the construction process.

Responsible for the time‑ous submission and negotiation of programme final accounts to the client.

• Project Scope and Costing – 40%
• Project Cost Planning – 20%
• Tender and Contract Management – 20%
• Monitor and Reporting – 10%
• Responsible for own career development – 10%

Provide project costing for proposed projects.

Provide support for condition assessment of new project infrastructure or improvement of project to be delivered.

Develop and submit project estimates (Elemental and other), Bills of Quantities, Order of Magnitude, etc.

Establish a costing analysis and deliver the cost schedule/plan.

Report on the performance of Projects.

Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required, and labour involved.

Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involve liaising with architects, engineers and SMMEs.

Assist in preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.

Where required, negotiate with the contractors and all relevant stakeholders.

Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account.

Conduct monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales for next period.

Provide support in certification of SMME monthly valuations and final accounts.

Prepare formal reports in accordance with project timetable.

Submit all relevant information to the Senior Quantity Surveyor for review at the specified intervals set.

Upskill continuously on organizational and market-related knowledge, NHFC internal processes and procedures and current quantity surveying and programme.

Execute and deliver on personal development plans.

Attend job related training as required.

Ensure NHFC vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes.

• Build Collaborative Relationships
• Communication Skills
• Job Knowledge/Technology
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Organisation & Industry Awareness
• Planning Skills
• Reporting
• Service/Customer Orientation

• Appreciation for development of communities
• Ability to work in a team
• Analytical ability
• Displaying initiative and taking additional responsibility
• Verbal and written communication
• Values and Ethics
• Ability to complete all project documentation for measurement and quality of work done to project specification and submittal of some to the Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Ability to perform site measurements and translate to BOQs
• Ability to perform measurements from drawings and translate to forecasted project costs and Bills of Quantities
• Ability to complete weekly reports on quality and quantity of project deliverables
• Ability to perform Quality Assurance
• Understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements
• Technically competent in construction
• Ability to make sure that the work and materials meet the required

Qualifications: B.Sc (QS) university degree, or B-Tech degree in Quantity Surveying. Professional Registration with built industry governing bodies is an advantage.

Experience: At least 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor; Experience working in a construction site. Added advantage: Experience in site and quality management in the Human.