CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR (GRADE A – C) REF NO: DOE01/06/2026 (1 POST) Unit: Physical Resource Planning is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office – Zwelitsha | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary.
Salary
R1 143 468 – R1 300 944.per annum (All-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary.
Requirements
- University degree (NQF 7) in Quantity Surveying and/or equivalent qualification.
- Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for Quantity Surveying Professions (SACQSP): Valid driver’s licence.
- Competences: Computer literacy.
- Minimum of Six years’ experience post qualification.
- Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations.
- PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/ Instructions/Circulars/ Construction Procurement System.
- Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
- Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000.
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
- Expanded Public Works Programme.
- Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003.
- Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations.
- Architectural Profession Act of 2000.
- Engineering Profession Act of 2000.
- Quantity Surveying Profession Act of 2000.
- National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993.
- Project and Construction Management Professions Act of 2000.
- South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines.
- National Environmental Management Act of 1998.
- Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation.
- ISO standards.
- All different types and forms of construction contracts.
Duties
- Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedure.
- Coordinate quantity survey efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
- Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
- Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect quantity survey services for the attainment of organizational objectives.
- Ensure availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the quantity survey environment/services.
- Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives.
- Manage the commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects.
- Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles.
- Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
- Allocate, monitor and control resources.
- Compile risk logs (database) and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
- Provide technical specialist services for the operation of quantity survey related matters to minimize 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.
- Manage the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of quantity survey services according to organizational needs and requirements.
- Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
Enquiries
Mr S Sivuka Tel No: 040 608 4246 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za POST18/110 : CHIEF ARCHITECT REF NO: DOE02/06/2026 (2 POSTS) Unit: Physical Resource Planning
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
Unit: Physical Resource Planning
SALARY : R1 143 468 – R1 300 944.per annum (All-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary.
CENTRE : Provincial Office – Zwelitsha
REQUIREMENTS : University degree (NQF 7) in Quantity Surveying and/or equivalent qualification. Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South
African Council for Quantity Surveying Professions (SACQSP): Valid driver’s licence. Competences: Computer literacy. Minimum of Six years’ experience
post qualification. Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and
Regulations. PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations/Practice
Notes/ Instructions/Circulars/ Construction Procurement System.
Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of
Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of
2000. Expanded Public Works Programme. Broad Based Black Empowerment
Act of 2003. Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations.
Architectural Profession Act of 2000. Engineering Profession Act of 2000.
Quantity Surveying Profession Act of 2000. National Building Standards Act of
1977 and Regulations. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of
2007. Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993. Project and Construction Management Professions Act of 2000. South African Schools
Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines. National Environmental Management
Act of 1998. Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation. ISO standards. All different types and forms of construction contracts.
DUTIES : Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedure. Coordinate quantity survey efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology through the provision of
appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to
ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect quantity survey services
for the attainment of organizational objectives. Ensure availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the quantity survey
environment/services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and
objectives. Manage the commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to
ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow
management. Allocate, monitor and control resources. Compile risk logs
(database) and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Provide technical specialist services
for the operation of quantity survey related matters to minimize 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. Manage the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent
knowledge base for the continued success of quantity survey services according to organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’
key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Sivuka Tel No: 040 608 4246 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za /
anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
POST18/110 : CHIEF ARCHITECT REF NO: DOE02/06/2026 (2 POSTS)
Unit: Physical Resource Planning
SALARY : R1 143 468 – R1 300 944.per annum (All-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary.
CENTRE : Provincial Office – Zwelitsha
REQUIREMENTS : B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification. Six years post Qualification architectural experience required. Valid driver’s license. Compulsory
registration with SACAP as a professional Architect. Competencies: Willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with office requirements. Knowledge:
Architectural design and analysis knowledge Architectural principles. Project
Management Computer-aided engineering applications, Research and development Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and
Safety Act, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Knowledge of and experience in working in a High-Performance Centre environment to
manage project delivery; Knowledge of and experience in the use of dashboards to track project progress. Knowledge of and experience in the
development, implementation and oversight of recovery plans when projects are lagging.
DUTIES : Coordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding architecture. Ensure adherence and compliance to legal, safety and health requirements. Provide
architectural advice and technical support in the evaluation of solutions. Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies. Develop architectural related
policies, methods and practices. Provide solution on non-compliance and failure of designs Review plans, drawings, specifications and estimates
accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel.
Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration. Mentor and train candidate architects and related technical and administrative personnel
to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound architectural principles and code of practice. Supervise architectural work and processes.
Administer performance management and development Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research on architecture to improve expertise
Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on architectural-related matters. Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for facilitation of resource
utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on
expenditure and service delivery.
ENQUIRES : Mr. S Sivuka Tel No: (040) 608 4246
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za/ anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.