Director: Quantity Surveying at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
• CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 in Quantity Surveying.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience on MMS/SMS level. Registration with the Quantity Surveying Professional body. Driver’s licence.

Knowledge:

• Quantity surveying policies and standards; Occupational and health and safety standards; Contract management; Quantity surveying methods and practices; Preferential Procurement Policy and Framework; Black Economic Empowerment Act; Change Management; Supply Chain Management Act; Occupational and health standards; PFMA; Property Industry; Construction Industry; Transformation Management; Built environment.

Skills:

• Advanced report writing; Advanced communication; Language proficiency; Computer utilisation; Analytical thinking; Facilitation skills; Strategic planning; Time management; Programme and project management skills; Conflict management; Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; Organising and planning; Policy formulation; Decision making skills; Motivational skills; Numeracy; Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Innovative; Creative; Resourceful; Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure; ability to meet tight deadline whilst delivering excellent results; Ability to communicate at all levels, participate at an executive level; People orientated; Able to establish and maintain personal networks; Trustworthy; Assertive; Hard-working; Highly motivated; Ability to work independently.

DUTIES:

• Manage the development, review and maintenance of quantity surveying related policies, strategies and procedures. Undertake research on latest trends. Manage the development and implementation of effective and efficient procedures, strategies and policies in line with applicable prescripts.
• Ensure that all quantity surveying policies contribute to the departments` strategic objectives.
• Determine and develop strategic intervention mechanisms where there are problems/ challenges to implement efficient, effective and uniform procedures and policies.
• Develop service delivery standards that will culminate into service delivery agreement. Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Ensure preparation of cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involve liaising with architects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Manage the preparation of cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required, and labour involved. Participate in compilation of building budget.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure compliance with budget. Ensure preparation of cost estimates on design changes. Manage the auditing and certifying of appointed consultants’ fees claims.
• Interpret conditions of contract, fee scales and agreements. Ensure development and maintenance of building cost database. Prepare reports on projected building costs.
• Manage the implementation of quantity surveying plans to assist with planned construction projects. Manage the preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate. Manage the review of construction plans and preparation of quantity requirements.
• Scrutinise maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals. Prepare reports, analysis, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
• Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies. Ensure documentation of any changes in design and updating budgets. Establish and maintain professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the directorate. Ensure that the directorate complies with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework. Manage the effective and efficient implementation and maintenance of risk management processes on immovable property.
• Undertake key account management of immovable properties entrusted with the directorate. Maintain conducive professional relationships with stakeholders and clients.
• Establish and maintain good working relations with all stakeholders and client departments. Control and manage human, financial and physical assets attached to the directorate. Provide strategic and management reports.