Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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Evaluate historic contracts and payments to identify focus areas where there are high probabilities of contractor overcharge.
Develop and obtain approval on plan and approach to Cost Recovery project.
Direct QS on the project approach to cost recovery methodologies.
Review reports, spreadsheets and calculations compiled by QS on the Cost Recovery project.
Compile memos, position papers, etc. and obtain approval thereof on the articulation of the contractual arguments of the Cost Recovery project.
Participate and engage with legal counsel, both internal and external to TPL where required.
Assist the PMO Leads in the improvement of existing or future contracting strategies based on lessons learnt from Cost Recovery project.
Assist the PMO Leads in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management strategies and methodologies.
Assist in other Quantity Surveying and Contract Management matters within the Estimating & QS department.
Must be able to work independently.
Able to perform cost planning, value engineering, value management, cost benefit analysis, life-cycle costing, risk analysis, tendering, valuation, change control, dispute resolution, claims management, cost estimation and value for money assessments.
Qualifications and Experience
B/B.Sc Degree or higher specialising in Quantity Surveying.
Professional Registration with the SA Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals Experience
Minimum of 8 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on large multidisciplinary construction / engineering projects.
Experience within the hydrocarbon/ Petro-chemical industry is preferred.
Environmental project experience is beneficial OR If the incumbent holds a BTech/ Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying the experience requirement is a minimum of 10 years