Junior Quantity Surveyor

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