Principal Professional Officer: Quantity Surveyor

*The City of Cape Town promotes and applies the principles of employment equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. *   *HUMAN SETTLEMENTS ? PUBLIC HOUSING* *PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: QUANTITY SURVEYOR* *TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM **R1 062 055 **PER ANNUM ? REF NO: HSM 05/22 ? CAPE TOWN, CIVIC CENTRE*   *Requirements:  * * BSc/BEng/BTech(Quantity Surveying) * Construction industry and planning experience at a senior level in the Technical/Engineering/Construction field with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience * The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates the incumbent to be physically fit and able-bodied. * Code EB driver’s licence.   *Key performance areas:  * * Effectively co-ordinate and manage all quantity surveying functions, planning functions and where applicable project management functions in the Public Housing Department for various civil, architectural, electrical and structural engineering projects * Conduct feasibility and pilot studies on potential future rental stock upgrades, including assessing yield, cost, technical feasibility and environmental impacts * Conduct financial assessments and planning for future schemes * Participate in joint infrastructure planning with the PIU and Wards * Assist with conducting, updating and reviewing the AMIP master plan * Conduct planning investigations compilation of Bills of Quantities and studies for future infrastructure, site selection, cost planning and feasibility studies * Compile and report on Project Progress and compiling project program plans * Manage projects and contracts being conducted by staff, consultants and Contractors * Practice financial controls within the planning section which includes capital/operating estimates, managing/controlling expenditure and ensuring legislative, regulatory and audit requirements are complied with * Manage all quantity surveying services by co-ordinate and manage all stakeholders, prepare costs of new projects, advise on contractual issues and disputes and ensure compliance * Manage, guide and mentor personnel in the Planning Section.   *Please apply online at (www.capetown.gov.za/careers)(http://www.capetown.gov.za/careers) (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated. * By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection process. *: * * Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications. * Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request. * Copies of supporting documents will not be returned. * Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing. * Visit our website at (w