Quantity Surveyor (Production Level): Education Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 56/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform quantity surveying work in the development of project, plans and designs for buildings, structures, or facilities. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Quantity Survey Professionals (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities; Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying; Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards; Provide quantity surveying advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs; Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies; Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices; Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination; Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel; Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration; Human capital development; Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice; Supervise quantity surveying work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedure for procurement, SCM and personnel human resource administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development; Continuous professional development according to council guidelines; Research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management; Quantity Survey principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; creating high performance culture; Networking; Professional judgement. Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation.