Quantity Surveyor at City of Tshwane

(2 POSTS) Reference Code: ECDE147-2024 (E)

Application Requirements:

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification (BTech or degree) in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Current registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) as a professional Quantity Surveyor.
• At least six years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying.
• A valid Code B driving licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in WinQS estimating and quantity surveying software.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Adaptability to a changing work environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Problem-solving capabilities.
• Integrity and innovative thinking.

Primary Functions:

• Analyze building cost statistics.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of building cost information.
• Provide cost-related information to client departments and stakeholders.
• Prepare cost valuations of properties for replacement, taxation, or insurance purposes.
• Handle claims for legal actions and insurance payouts.
• Determine costs for alterations, additions, and renovations to City of Tshwane properties.
• Prepare bills of quantities for these projects.
• Manage budgets for capital building projects and prepare cost estimates for proposed works.
• Oversee building contracts and ensure continual updates to contract documents.
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents, recommending successful tenderers.
• Exercise financial control over building projects.
• Manage finances for building projects on behalf of subsidized sports clubs, external organizations, and utility companies.
• Oversee consultants by briefing, monitoring their work, and processing their fee accounts.