Quantity Surveyor at Faircape Group

Key Responsibilities

Budget Management

• Send out requests for quotations to contractors based on approved plans.
• Compile supplier order sheets together with the Site Foreman.
• Prepare detailed project budgets using contractor quotes and order sheets.
• Upload budgets for approval by the Senior Quantity Surveyor, Director, and CEO.
• Review contractor quotes for accuracy and completeness.
• Follow up with contractors to ensure quotations are received timeously.
• Prepare and manage variation orders (VOs) to reflect budget changes
• Proactively communicate potential high-risk or cost-impact items to relevant stakeholders.

Ordering

• Ensure purchase orders are placed for all approved contractors and suppliers.
• Confirm purchase orders are issued in line with approved quotations.
• Maintain and update the order tracking system at all times.
• Follow up on outstanding orders to prevent delays.

Management of Extras

• Receive, record, and file all extras documentation.
• Engage with the Village Manager to confirm which extras should be allowed and cost.
• Request quotations for extras from contractors.
• Compile and submit extras for approval.
• Ensure extras are accurately cost, approved, and signed off by the client.
• Liaise with the Architect to ensure approved extras are reflected on plans and issued to the site.
• Track approval and payment of extras via the tracking sheet.
• Ensure purchase orders and payments for extras are correctly processed.

Payments

• Prepare fortnightly contractor payments for Director approval.
• Prepare month-end payments for approval before the 25th of each month.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and signed completion forms.
• Ensure COC certificates (Electrical, Plumbing, Gas) are received before releasing final payments.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies or disputes with contractors.
• Load approved payments for processing by the Accounts team.
• Submit ad hoc payment requests via Jotform when required.
• Ensure all payments are checked, accurate, and submitted timeously.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (NQF Level 7)

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in construction administration, ideally within residential developments.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, programs, and workflows.
• Sound knowledge of project and cost management processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical ability and financial acumen with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Deadline-driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional communicator (written and verbal).
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive.
• Strong team player with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Confident working in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) and quick to learn new systems.

Specific Requirements

• Clear health, criminal, and credit record.
• Two written references.