Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/369
CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR: EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 33
- Circular Post
- 32/369
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade A: R1 143 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- DOI 72/2026
- Salary information
- Grade A: R1 143 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed).
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.
- Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: An asset management life-cycle;
- Strong research, assimilation of data and recommendation outputs;
- Understanding of the life-cycle costing of an asset;
- Ability to adapt to new systems, development and implementation thereof at an asset, portfolio and project level management;
- Experience of contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health &
- Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation;
- Programme, project management, research and planning procedures;
- Financial management;
- Experience in project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment;
- Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork;
- Public sector procurement.
- Skills in the following: Decision making;
- Team leadership;
- Analytical skills;
- Creativity;
- Self-management;
- Financial management;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Communication;
- Computer literacy (MS Office);
- Planning and organising;
- Conflict management;
- Problem solving and analysis;
- People Management;
- Change Management;
- Innovation;
- Willingness to travel on a regular basis;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Ability 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
Enquiries
Ms Jodie Thomas Tel No: (021) 483 2004
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
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.co
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/369 : CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR: EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOI 72/2026
SALARY : Grade A: R1 143 468 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 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. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: An asset
management life-cycle; Strong research, assimilation of data and recommendation outputs; Understanding of the life-cycle costing of an asset;
Ability to adapt to new systems, development and implementation thereof at an asset, portfolio and project level management; Experience of contract
documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health &
Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation; Programme, project management, research and
planning procedures; Financial management; Experience in project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional
environment; Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork; Public sector procurement. Skills in the following: Decision making; Team leadership;
Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management;
Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy (MS
Office); Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation; Willingness
to travel on a regular basis; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Ability 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Jodie Thomas Tel No: (021) 483 2004
SALARY : Grade A: R1 143 468 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 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. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: An asset
management life-cycle; Strong research, assimilation of data and recommendation outputs; Understanding of the life-cycle costing of an asset;
Ability to adapt to new systems, development and implementation thereof at an asset, portfolio and project level management; Experience of contract
documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health &
Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation; Programme, project management, research and
planning procedures; Financial management; Experience in project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional
environment; Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork; Public sector procurement. Skills in the following: Decision making; Team leadership;
Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management;
Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy (MS
Office); Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation; Willingness
to travel on a regular basis; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Ability 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Jodie Thomas Tel No: (021) 483 2004