Quantity Surveyor (Stellenbosch)

Datafin was established in 1999 due to the need for a specialized IT recruitment solution. We offer a personalized and flexible recruitment service, specializing in providing both client and candidate with the perfect fit. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business. Datafin’s Goals: Datafin strives to be recognised as the best recruitment company in Cape Town and Johannesburg, using ethical business principles, focusing on technology driven industries and sourcing highly skilled people for cutting edge companies, thereby ensuring sustained profitability and adding value to all stakeholders. Datafin has a 15 year track record in providing reputable companies with like-minded suitable people. In the process, we have established and sustained, mutually beneficial relationships with a large portion of the Cape Town commercial sector. Our success has cultivated a sense of trust with candidates and clients alike and as a result we have a large network of candidates to draw from at any given time.ENVIRONMENT: A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm seeks the technical expertise of a Quantity Surveyor to join its team. You will accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates, help compile budgets, produce monthly Valuations/Certifications while assisting the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. The successful incumbent must possess a suitable Quantity Surveying-related tertiary qualification - minimum ND Building/QS, have 2-4 years post-qualification work experience with a solid understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities. You will also need a strong command of the JBCC contract law, be knowledgeable of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work & be able to read, comprehend construction working drawings and utilise drawings to extract quantities accurately.

DUTIES:

Construction Projects - Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates. Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in Subcontractor control and budget management. Assist the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. Certification and assessment of Subcontractors invoices / claims and process for payment. Liaise and assist the Accounts Department in compiling budget. Management and overview of the Procurement team. Professional and legal appointments of subcontractors for projects. Project procurement approvals. Project recon. Daily project cost tracking. Produce monthly valuations/certifications. Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications - A relevant Quantity Surveyor qualification (Minimum ND Building/QS). Experience/Skills - Have Construction knowledge and 2 - 4 years post qualification work experience. A thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities. Capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects. A strong command of the JBCC contract law. Have knowledge of development and internal project renovation processes. Knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work. Able to read and comprehend construction working drawings. Know how to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.

ATTRIBUTES:

Can function in a team environment.