The posting
The Quantity Surveyor role is responsible to determine and manage project and programme costs including producing the best
estimates for the projects, develop bills of quantities, contribute to the development of contract documents, cost control, valuing
deliverables, analysis of project submissions and reporting as well as monitoring and control of the construction process.
Responsible for the timeous submission and negotiation of programme final accounts to the client.
Key Performance Areas Key Activities
Project Scope and Costing
40%
Provide project costing for proposed projects
Provide support for condition assessment of new project infrastructure or
improvement of project to be delivered
Develop and submit project estimates (Elemental and other), Bills of Quantities,
Order of Magnitude etc
Establish a costing analysis and deliver the cost schedule/plan
Report on the performance of Projects
Project Cost Planning 20% Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates,
materials required, and labour involved
Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for
construction projects, which involve liaising with architects, engineers and SMMEs
Tender and Contract Management
20%
Assist in preparing of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
Where required, negotiate with the contractors and all relevant stakeholders
Monitor and Reporting
10%
Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for the
measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for
agreement of interim payments and the final account
Conduct monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs
and sales for next period
Provide support in certification of SMME monthly valuations and final accounts
Prepare formal reports in accordance with project timetable
Submit all relevant information to the Senior Quantity Surveyor for review at the
specified intervals set
Responsible for own career
development
10%
Upskill continuously on organizational and market-related knowledge, NHFC internal
processes and procedures and current quantity surveying and programme
management trends
Execute and deliver on personal development plans
Attend job related training as required
Ensure NHFC vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes
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NHFC COMPETENCIES
Job Specific Competencies:
Build Collaborative Relationships
Communication Skills
Job Knowledge/Technology
Monitoring & Evaluation
Organisation & Industry Awareness
Planning Skills
Reporting
Risk Management
Service/Customer Orientation
Attributes:
Appreciation for development of communities
Ability to work in a team
Attention to detail; accuracy
Analytical ability
Displaying initiative and taking additional responsibility;
and
Verbal and written communication
Values and Ethics
Ability to complete all project documentation for
measurement and quality of work done to project
specification and submittal of some to the Senior
Quantity Surveyor.
Ability to perform site measurements and translate
to BOQs
Ability to perform measurements from drawings and
translate to forecasted project costs and Bills of
Quantities
Ability to complete weekly reports on quality and
quantity of project deliverables.
Ability to perform Quality Assurance
Understanding of the building industry, including
knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal
requirements
Technically competent in construction
Ability to make sure that the work and materials
meet the required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
B.Sc (QS) university degree, or B-Tech degree in Quantity
Surveying
Professional Registration with built industry governing bodies is
an advantage
Experience
At least 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
Experience working in a construction site
Added advantage
Experience in site and quality management in the Human
Settlement environment
