Chief Quantity Surveyor (Grade A) at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification. Be registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP (South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession).
• Six years post qualification Quantity Survey experience required. A valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to travel.

DUTIES :

• Provide technical support to Project Managers in evaluating effectiveness and/or efficiency of solutions offered by consultants. Maintenance of operational agreements between Client Departments and Department of Public Works. Provide a quality survey on all building designs. Inspect buildings in the process of construction and ensure that the required standards are being applied in the building process-report on such inspections. Inspect existing buildings to ensure that the state property is sensibly utilized and not wasted.
• Perform final review and approval or audits on new architectural designs according to design principles, set maintenance standards specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Compile risk logs and manage significant risk and provide technical consulting services for the operation on architectural related matters, Allocate, control, monitor expenditure according to budget, check tender documentation for inviting tenders.
• Monitor the performance of and exercise control over appointed consultants in connection with the design and execution of work, as well as maintenance to existing structures and infrastructure and scrutinize and approve architectural fee accounts of consultants. Mentor, train and develop candidates and related technical personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.