Chief Quantity Surveyor – Gqeberha – Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

About the Role

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Chief Quantity Surveyor (Grade A) to join its Gqeberha Regional Office. This role is crucial for ensuring that construction projects in the region adhere to the highest standards of quantity surveying practices. By providing in-house quantity surveying services, you will play an integral role in overseeing the financial aspects of various projects that contribute to the community’s infrastructure and development.

In Gqeberha, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with project managers and other professionals to standardize quantity surveying matters and offer vital support and advice. Your work will not only involve auditing and verifying project costs but also developing and maintaining a comprehensive building cost database. This position is essential for sustaining the quality and efficiency of public service projects, which ultimately enhance the quality of life for residents in the region.

About the Department

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to the effective management and development of government infrastructure projects across South Africa. Its mission is to ensure that public buildings and facilities are constructed and maintained with integrity, efficiency, and excellence. Working in this department means being part of a team that is committed to enhancing public service and contributing positively to communities through sustainable development.

What You’ll Do

• Provide standard quantity surveying services for regional projects.
• Liaise and collaborate with the Directorate: Quantity Surveying Services at head office.
• Standardize quantity surveying processes and provide expert advice to project managers.
• Audit and verify project costs, including norms, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Develop and maintain a building cost database to support project planning and budgeting.
• Visit construction sites to review cash-flow projections and monitor project progress.
• Offer budgetary and administrative support to the quantity surveying team.
• Manage and guide subordinate staff effectively to achieve departmental goals.

What You’ll Need

• A minimum degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualifications.
• Six years of post-qualification quantity surveying experience.
• Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel as required.
• Compulsory registration with the SA Council for Quantity Surveyors (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor.
• Extensive knowledge of quantity surveying aspects within the building and construction environment.
• Strong understanding of contract and building law related to quantity surveying.
• Proficiency in financial administration, project management, computer literacy, and budgeting.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, decision-making, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a solution-oriented approach.

How to Apply

For the Gqeberha Regional Office, please refer to the application instructions below.