Quantity Surveyor (Stellenbosch)

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measurements to perform cost estimates.
• Manage and achieve maximum cost-effectiveness of building work through proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
• Assist the site management teams by providing construction activity programmes.
• Certify and assess subcontractors’ invoices and claims, and process them for payment.
• Liaise with and assist the Accounts Department in compiling budgets.

Requirements

• Have acquired the relevant QS qualification (minimum ND Building/QS).
• Have knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
• Be able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
• Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
• Have construction knowledge and 2–4 years of post-qualification work experience.
• Have a thorough understanding of construction drawings, ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities.
• Be capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials are secured for projects.
• Produce monthly valuations and certifications.
• Prepare monthly cost reports where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.
• Have a strong command of JBCC contract law.
• Have knowledge of development processes.
• Be able to function effectively in a team environment.