Chief Quantity Surveyor: Education Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 72/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform and manage quantity survey cost estimates for building projects, structures and facilities and provide strategic direction in the process.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate B-Degree in Quantity Survey or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification quantity survey experience required; Compulsory registration with South African Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals (SACQSP) as a professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

None.### Key Performance Areas

Quantity Surveying analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedures; Coordinate quantity surveying efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Maintain quantity survey operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of quantity surveying strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability; Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect quantity surveying services for the attainment of organisational objectives; Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the quantity surveying environment/services; Manage the following: The operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives; Commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects; Facilitate the compilation of Innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles; Allocate, monitor and 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 practise and organisational requirements provide technical specialist services for the operation of quantity surveying related matters to minimise 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 surveying services according to organisational needs and requirements manage subordinate's key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.### Competencies

Working knowledge of the following: An asset management life-cycle; Strong research, assimilation of data and recommendation outputs; Understanding of the life-cycle costing of an asset; Ability to adapt to new systems, development and implementaion there of at an asset, portfolio and project level management; Experience of contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation; Programme, project management, research and planning procedures; Financial management; Experience in project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork; Public sector procurement. Skills in the following: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation; Willingness to travel on a regular basis; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ablility to work in a team.

Remuneration

Grade A: All-inclusive salary package of R 1 143 468 (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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