Quantity Surveyor Graduate

The Quantity Surveyor Graduate is an integral member of the project team responsible for delivering building development projects of varying size and complexity. The Quantity Surveyor Graduate is required to assist the project manager with administrative duties as well as cost estimation, tender processes and closing off of financial aspects of projects.

The Quantity Surveyor Graduate will be required to assist the Project Manager and Project Team with the following:

• Assist with plan and on-site measurements and cost estimations for project planning and budget planning and control throughout the project life cycles

• Ensure all capital, operational and enhancement projects are successfully completed within budget, on time and to acceptable standard of quality

• To ensure that effective procurement policies, procedures and systems are adhered to

• Sourcing market related quotes from the CTICC vendors and/or general contractors

• Manage the formulation of specific capital and operational contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations

• Guiding the drafting, adjudication and reporting processes with regards to contract/tender documents and verifying details, terms and conditions, specifications etc. to comply with laid down Supply Chain Management policies, regulations and procedures, and assist in adjudication of tender documents and the negotiation of tenderers

• Participating in the appointment process and briefing parties (consultants/contractors, etc.) on the terms and scope of such appointments, evaluating, investigating and approving submissions on progress, performance and costs

• Monitoring contractor performance against agreed terms and conditions through on-going interaction with site personnel, on-site inspections, etc. and alerting the contractor to any acts of non-performance

• Verification of work completed by contractors and photo capturing of works

• Preparing of monthly valuations and drafting of cost reports for capital project works

• Implementing procedures to administer contracts and the processing of completion payment certificates as responsible person for cost centres under control

• Assisting with project and progress reports of capital works projects

• Ensure contractual terms and conditions entered in, and agreed to, are compiled with and specific responsibilities discharged accordingly with minimizing any risk to the CTICC

• Close out of projects

• Preparation and compilation of the CAPEX budget

• Analysing trends, operating requirements and forward plans to establish the required Capital & Operating budget for the period

• Evaluating the departments performance against budget and manage deviations and variances with appropriate personnel

• Monitoring and implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations and actions, that is contrary to financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedures

• Check and verify vendor invoices for services rendered

• Assist with audits by providing information as required

• Provide regular upward feedback, including documented performance management

• Ensures that all team members adhere to the CTICC working principles and report to management where deviations occur

• Matric Certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4)

• National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Construction Studies (NQF Level 6)

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Willingness and Eagerness to learn

• The ability to build effective relationships

• Demonstrate a professional, confident and 'can do' attitude at all times

• The ability to multitask and prioritize

Remuneration will be discussed with the successful candidate.

The CTICC is committed to Employment Equity (EE) and take the approved EE Plan into account during the recruitment process.