DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Public Works And Infrastructure

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.

Head Office (Pretoria)Applications close 16 November 2026

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]

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