Chief Quantity Surveyor Grade A

What you will need

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying / Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (NQF Level 8), BTech in Quantity Surveying (legacy NQF Level 7), or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Compulsory Registration with South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS).
• Valid drivers’ licence and proficiency in computer applications are essential.
• Knowledge,

Experience

Relevant work experience as a Professional Quantity Surveyor, with at least 5 years post professional registration.

Professional registration

Compulsory Registration with South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS). Relevant work experience as a Professional Quantity Surveyor, with at least 5 years post professional registration.

Skills and competencies

• Sound knowledge of construction legislation, regulations, and frameworks applicable in the public sector, including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, CIDB Act, GIAMA, Construction Regulations, and National Building Regulations.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software such as WinQS, as well as AutoCAD, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In depth knowledge of cost planning, contract administration (JBCC, NEC, GCC), building cost norms, and lifecycle costing.
• Programme and project management.
• Quantity Survey legal and operational compliance.
• Quantity Survey operational communication.
• Process knowledge and skills.
• Maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Mobile equipment operating skills.
• Research and development.
• Computer-aided engineering

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional quantity surveying and cost management services to the Departments.
• Ensure financial control, value engineering, and cost optimisation in the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate, appoint, and monitor the performance of consultants and contractors in compliance with departmental policies.
• Manage the implementation and monitoring of construction contracts, including certification of payments and resolution of contractual claims.
• Conduct feasibility studies, develop cost estimates, and maintain accurate project budgets and cash flows.
• Undertake research and implement new methods, technologies, and sustainable solutions in infrastructure delivery.
• Ensure alignment with the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS), Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (IPDM) toolkit, and relevant prescripts.
• Provide technical support in the preparation of tender documentation, bid evaluations, and adjudication processes.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Creating high-performance culture. Technical consulting. Professional judgment. Analytical, planning, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously.

• Enquiries: Ms PN Yingwane
• Telephone: (013) 766 6780

Please note

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