
Control Works Manager: Quantity Surveying Services
Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum
The Department of Public Works And Infrastructure is looking for a Control Works Manager: Quantity Surveying Services. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/137, page 116
- Reference number
- 2026/384 (X3 POSTS) (12 Months Contract)
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 16 November 2026
- Centre
- Head Office (Pretoria)
What you will need
- A minimum of B.Sc/B.Tech in Quantity Surveying at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
- A valid driver’s Licence.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- knowledge of the PFMA and National Building Regulations.
- Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment
- technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
- Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem-solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.
- Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative.
Experience
Appropriate three years' post-qualification experience in building services quantity surveying.
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s Licence.
Skills and competencies
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
- Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem-solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare tender documentation, including scope of work, bills of quantities and evaluation criteria, for the procurement of professional service providers and contractors in line with Supply Chain Management (SCM) prescripts.
- Participate in the technical and financial evaluation of tender submissions and bids, ensuring compliance with SCM regulations and value-for-money principles.
- Value completed work, process payment certificates, and administer TFM contract accounts and variations in line with applicable fee frameworks.
- Cost Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) across departmental facilities, including elemental cost estimates for prioritised refurbishment and maintenance interventions.
- Benchmark TFM and FCA cost outputs against ASAQS methodology and industry norms to ensure value for money.
- Advise on materials, construction processes and technical solutions, applying quantity surveying principles to solve broadly defined technical challenges.
- Promote compliance with safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory 117
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Quantity Surveying Services must be emailed to: [email protected]
- Email: [email protected]
- Enquiries: Patrick Nesengani
- Telephone: (012) 406 1378

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