Job Description

7 Sirs Group was founded in 1997 by Rudowaan Baderoen and he has grown the company into one of the leading black construction companies in South Africa.The director, Mr Rudowaan Baderoen, has over 20 years of experience in the industry.7 Sirs Group is a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process.Our pledge is:To establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and building a long lasting trust by all members of the construction team.To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat referral business achieved by completion satisfaction in all areasTo maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and commitment with our customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, professional associates and our employees.To perform the highest level of quality construction services at a fair and competitive price.7 Sirs Group has grown from a small family business into one the most respected construction companies in the Western Cape, South Africa.The RoleWe are a well-established construction company based in Epping, Cape Town, seeking to employ a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both government and private sector tenders and a solid understanding of construction cost management.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement procurement strategies and cost control processes
• Prepare tender documents and contracts, including Bills of Quantities (for both public and private sector construction and civil contracts)
• Prepare and analyse tender costings, ensuring the use of the best available pricing
• Conduct tender evaluations and provide recommendations to management on subcontractor allocations
• Minimise project costs as in-house QS, holding service providers accountable for their work
• Analyse and forecast project costs and cash flows in relation to the project budget
• Prepare and submit monthly Interim Progress Claims for ongoing projects
• Prepare and submit Final Accounts for completed projects
• Provide advice on contractual claims and manage variations
• Attend site progress meetings and ensure all work is valued correctly
• Value completed work and issue progress payments to subcontractors, including labour-only subcontractors
• Prepare monthly project progress reports, including material and labour requirements, cost reports, cash flow reports, and variation orders
• Attend tender briefing meetings
• Perform other general estimating or QS functions as required

Package & Remuneration

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• To start in January 2025

Ideal ProfileKey Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License and own reliable transport
• Proven experience with Government and Private Sector Tenders
• Experience in preparing estimates of construction costs
• Skilled in measurement of building quantities for bill preparations and final accounts
• Ability to draft Bills of Quantities
• Experience in conducting site visits and site measurements
• Proficient in preparing valuations for interim payments
• Knowledge of cost management on construction projects
• Experience with notifications and claims for extensions of time
• Ability to prepare and conclude final accounts

What's on Offer?

• Work in a company with a solid track record of performance
• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
• Fantastic work culture

7Sirs Group