Job Description

The Department of Infrastructure ,Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Quantity Surveyor 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 SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
Recommendation None.
Key Performance AreasPerform quantity surveying activitieson buildings, structures or facilities; Co-ordinate professional teams onall aspects regarding quantity surveying; Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards; Provide quantity surveying adviceand 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 professionalregistration; Human capitaldevelopment; Mentor, train anddevelop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code ofpractice; Supervise quantitysurveying work and processes; Administer performancemanagement and development; survey-related matters.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.
CompetenciesKnowledge of the following: 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; Skills needed: 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.
RemunerationGrade A: R 721 476 - R 774 267 per annum; Grade B: R 821 142 - R 876 018 per annum; Grade C: R 925 146 - R 1 084 368 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per the OSD prescript)Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesOnly applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Western Cape Government