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

Western Cape Government

Cape Town, Western Cape Posted 28 Aug 2026 Closes in 22 days

Overview

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.

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

Responsibilities

  • Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedures
  • Coordinate quantity surveying efforts and integration across disciplines
  • Manage the execution of quantity surveying strategy
  • Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels
  • Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organisational goals
  • Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet MTEF objectives
  • Manage the operational capital project portfolio
  • Allocate, monitor and control expenditure according to budget
  • Compile risk logs and manage significant risk
  • Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives
  • Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources
  • Set and monitor performance standards for subordinates

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