About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Chief Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated team at the Head Office in Polokwane. This pivotal role is essential for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of quantity surveying within the department, ensuring that projects meet community needs while adhering to public service standards. As the Chief Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in managing financial resources, optimizing operational processes, and leading a skilled team to deliver high-quality services that benefit the citizens of South Africa.
In Polokwane, a city known for its rich culture and vibrant community, this position holds significant importance. You will be at the forefront of ensuring that public projects are executed efficiently, aligning with the government’s objectives to enhance infrastructure and service delivery. Your expertise will directly impact the quality of life for residents, making this an opportunity not just for career growth, but for meaningful contributions to society.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure and services that support the development and well-being of communities across South Africa. With a mission to promote economic growth and improve the quality of services, the department plays a vital role in public service. Working here means being part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation, contributing to the development of infrastructure that meets the needs of the public and enhances the country’s overall progress.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct thorough reviews and audits of quantity survey procedures to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Coordinate quantity surveying efforts across various disciplines to enhance integration and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement quantity survey strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversee financial management, ensuring that funds are allocated efficiently to meet project needs.
- Monitor and control project expenses to maintain efficient cash flow management.
- Compile and manage risk logs to identify and mitigate significant risks associated with quantity survey operations.
- Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, ensuring team members are equipped with the necessary skills and information.
- Manage and develop a team, setting performance standards and providing guidance to ensure high-quality service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 7 in Quantity Surveying recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of six years of post-qualification experience in Quantity Surveying.
- Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor.
- A valid driver’s license, except for applicants with disabilities.
- Strong leadership, strategic capability, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent financial management and communication abilities.
- Technical competencies in project management, compliance, and operational communication.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Quantity Survey.Six years’ Quantity Survey post qualification experience required.
Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Skills: Strategic capability and leadership.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Team leadership.
Creativity.
Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication.
Computer skills.
People management.
Planning and organizing.
Conflict management.
Negotiation skills.
Change management.
Technical Competencies: Programme and project management.
Quantity Survey legal and operational compliance.
Quantity Survey operational communication.
Process knowledge and skills.
Maintenance skills and knowledge.
Mobile equipment operating skills.
Research and development.
Computer-aided engineering applications.
Creating high performance culture.
Technical consulting.
Professional judgement.
Job Duties
Quantity Survey analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedures.Co-ordinate quantity survey efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
Maintain quantity survey operational effectiveness.
Manage the execution of quantity survey strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect quantity survey services for the attainment of organizational objectives.
Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the quantity survey environment/services.
Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives.
Manage the commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects.
Facilitate the compilation of 236 innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles.
Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources.
Compile risk logs (database) and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
Provide technical specialist services for the operation of quantity survey related matters to minimize possible risks.
Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment.
Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of quantity survey services according to organizational needs and requirements.
Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
