CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR: EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE, REF
NO. DOI 127/2023
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
SALARY: Grade A: R990 747 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed).
CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate B-Degree in Quantity Survey or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience required; Compulsory registration with South African Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals (SACQSP) as a professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health and Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation; Programme/project management, research and planning procedures; Financial management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork; Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Able to work in a team.
DUTIES:
- Quantity Surveying analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedures; Coordinate quantity surveying efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology;
- Maintain quantity survey operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of quantity surveying strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability;
- Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect quantity surveying services for the attainment of organisational objectives;
- Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the quantity surveying environment/services;
- Manage the following: The operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives; Commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects;
- Facilitate the compilation of Innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles; Allocate, monitor and control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management; Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources;
- Compile risk logs (database) and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practise and organisational requirements provide technical specialist services for the operation of quantity surveying related matters to minimise 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.
- People Management: Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of quantity surveying services according to organisational needs and requirements manage subordinate’s key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
APPLICATIONS:
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.com.
NOTE:
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.
ENQUIRIES: Ms T Potgieter Tel No: (021) 483 4881
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2023
