About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Control Works Manager: Quantity Surveying Services to join their dynamic team at the Head Office in Pretoria. This vital role involves preparing comprehensive tender documentation and participating in the evaluation of submissions, ensuring that the procurement of professional service providers and contractors aligns with Supply Chain Management (SCM) regulations. Your contributions will directly impact the community by ensuring that facilities are maintained and refurbished effectively, enhancing the quality of public service for all South Africans.
In Pretoria, you will be at the forefront of initiatives that support the infrastructure needs of various government projects. This position plays a crucial role in promoting compliance with safety standards and ensuring that public funds are used efficiently. By applying your expertise in quantity surveying, you will help drive value for money and uphold the highest standards in the management of public resources.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to the planning, development, and management of public infrastructure across South Africa. Their mission is to create and maintain high-quality facilities that meet the needs of all citizens. Working in this department provides an opportunity to contribute to projects that have a lasting positive impact on communities, fostering sustainable development and enhancing public service delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare detailed tender documentation, including scope of work and bills of quantities.
- Participate in technical and financial evaluations of tender submissions.
- Value completed work and process payment certificates in accordance with SCM regulations.
- Conduct Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) and provide cost estimates for refurbishment and maintenance.
- Benchmark costs against industry norms to ensure value for money.
- Advise on materials and construction processes using quantity surveying principles.
- Promote safety compliance in line with relevant legislation.
- Update technical manuals and standard procedures to reflect best practices.
- Compile and submit regular technical reports and contribute to the operational plan.
- Monitor project progress through site inspections and verify work against payment claims.
- Prepare Project Execution Plans (PEPs) outlining project scope, budget, and procurement strategy.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a B.Sc/B.Tech in Quantity Surveying at NQF level 7, recognized by SAQA.
- At least three years of post-qualification experience in building services quantity surveying.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and National Building Regulations.
- Familiarity with government procurement systems and best practices in integrated Facilities Management.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong report-writing, planning, and organizing skills.
- Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities, with good communication skills.
- Attributes such as patience, dependability, creativity, and analytical thinking.
How to Apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Quantity Surveying Services must be emailed to the address provided below.
Requirements
A minimum of B.Sc/B.
Tech in Quantity Surveying at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
Appropriate three years' post-qualification experience in building services quantity surveying.
A valid driver’s Licence.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; knowledge of the PFMA and National Building Regulations.
Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment; technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem-solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.
Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking.
Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative.
Job Duties
Prepare tender documentation, including scope of work, bills of quantities and evaluation criteria, for the procurement of professional service providers and contractors in line with Supply Chain Management (SCM) prescripts.Participate in the technical and financial evaluation of tender submissions and bids, ensuring compliance with SCM regulations and value-for-money principles.
Value completed work, process payment certificates, and administer TFM contract accounts and variations in line with applicable fee frameworks.
Cost Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) across departmental facilities, including elemental cost estimates for prioritised refurbishment and maintenance interventions.
Benchmark TFM and FCA cost outputs against ASAQS methodology and industry norms to ensure value for money.
Advise on materials, construction processes and technical solutions, applying quantity surveying principles to solve broadly defined technical challenges.
Promote compliance with safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory 117 requirements.
Evaluate and update technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and current best practice.
Compile and submit monthly and quarterly technical reports and provide input into the operational plan.
Keep abreast of new technologies and industry developments through ongoing research and liaise with relevant professional boards and councils on quantity surveying matters.
Attend and contribute to tender briefing sessions and site clarification meetings with prospective bidders.
Conduct monthly site inspections to monitor project progress, verify work executed against payment claims, and report on quality and programme compliance.
Compile and present project budget allocations and cost projections to Finance for inclusion in the departmental Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and annual financial year planning.
Prepare Project Execution Plans (PEPs), outlining project scope, budget, procurement strategy, programme and resourcing for approved facilities management projects.
