Quantity Surveyor
Status: Open
Starting salary (Negotiable): 50,000/Monthly
Tags: Quantity SurveyorKey Responsibilities:
Prepare cost estimates and budgets
Analyze project drawings and specifications
Manage tendering processes and evaluate contractor bids
Monitor project costs, variations, and progress
Prepare interim and final payment certificates
Conduct cost reporting and risk analysis
Ensure legal and quality compliance in contracts
Liaise with clients, contractors, and project teams
Requirements
Education & Registration
Relevant Quantity Surveying degree or diploma (BSc / BTech / NDip in Quantity Surveying)
Registration with SACQSP (South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession) or working towards registration (advantageous)
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years’ proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role (preferably in building construction, residential projects)
Experience in up-market residential construction will be a strong advantage
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level – formulas, pivot tables, reporting)
Working knowledge of EJM, Candy or equivalent cost management software
Strong measurement, estimating, and cost control skills
Ability to compile bills of quantities, progress valuations, final accounts, and tender documentation
Understanding of construction contracts (JBCC, MBA, etc.)
Language & Communication
Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Afrikaans and English
Strong report writing, communication, and negotiation skills
Personal Attributes
Must reside in / around Paarl, Western Cape
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a project team
High level of integrity and professionalism
Problem-solving and analytical mindset
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
Willingness to travel to sites in the Western Cape when required
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
