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Requirements

A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification.

Be registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP (South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession).

Six years post qualification Quantity Survey experience required. A valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to travel.

Relevant experience in working on infrastructure projects (both capital / new and maintenance / existing) from inception to completion.

Incumbent should be proficient in technical consulting and technical report writing.

Must be able to draw up Bill of Quantities, submitting payment certificates and budget control of projects.

Experience with institutional systems / processes.

Candidate must be able to operate independently and as part of a team.

Appropriate and good understanding of all relevant legislation and construction industry contracts.

Good human relations.

Good and oral written communication skills.

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Supply chain management, Contract Management.

Applied knowledge of all Built environment legislatives/regulating requirements.

Duties

Provide technical support to Project Managers in evaluating effectiveness and/or efficiency of solutions offered by consultants.

Maintenance of operational agreements between Client Departments and Department of Public Works.

Provide a quality survey on all building designs.

Inspect buildings in the process of construction and ensure that the required standards are being applied in the building process-report on such 182 inspections.

Inspect existing buildings to ensure that the state property is sensibly utilized and not wasted.

Perform final review and approval or audits on new architectural designs according to design principles, set maintenance standards specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.

Compile risk logs and manage significant risk and provide technical consulting services for the operation on architectural related matters, Allocate, control, monitor expenditure according to budget, check tender documentation for inviting tenders.

Monitor the performance of and exercise control over appointed consultants in connection with the design and execution of work, as well as maintenance to existing structures and infrastructure and scrutinize and approve architectural fee accounts of consultants.

Mentor, train and develop candidates and related technical personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer.

Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

How to apply

Email: RecruitCPT26-30@dpw.gov.za

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