Operating Division:Transnet Properties Position
Title:Quantity Surveyor
Employee Group: Permanent
Department:Facilities Mngt
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting To: Sr. Manager: Projects & Facilities
Grade Level:G
Reference Number:80000281

Position Purpose:
To manage all aspects of Quantity Surveying and Estimating at a project and programme level for Transnet Property (TP) and Operating Divisions.

Position outputs:
• Preparation of feasibility studies in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Project Life-cycle Process.
• Assist with input onto projects evaluation models and appraisal of such projects.
• Undertake regular interaction with stakeholders and others to ensure a professional service is delivered
• Ensure that stakeholder queries are timeously and satisfactorily resolved.
• Preparation of BoQ’s in accordance with the Standard System of Measurement, SANS 1200 & other measuring systems.
• Use of the latest version of software approved by Transnet for the compilation of bills of quantities and estimates.
• Conduct commercial evaluation of tenders / contracts as and when required.
• Attend all site meetings and other relevant meetings.
• Conduct monthly site visits with the contractor for valuation purposes.
• Prepare payment certificates & monthly cost / financial status reports.
• Ensure that all payment certificate data is timeously and correctly captured and kept updated in SAP and Primavera.
• Conduct commercial assessments of Compensation Events and finalise costs.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of the Project Execution Plans (PEP),
• Ensure adherence to Transnet’s construction procurement policy, process, procedures and methods within TP;
• Assist the Project Manager in administration of the contracts
• Assist the Project Manager in carrying out project management duties
• Assist the Project Manager in carrying out construction management duties

Qualifications & Experience:
• Required to have a minimum 3 years Tertiary Qualification – National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a multi-discipline and infrastructure project environment
• Project Management experience in line with PMBOK requirements.
• Professional registration is not compulsory, but will be an advantage
• Drivers Licence (candidate must be prepared to travel)Competencies

:Skills Required
• Interpersonal and good communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Prompt and effective decision-making.
• Manage and resolve conflicts
• Computer Lit (MS Office package, SAP, Primavera P6 etc.
• Time management; work under pressure & meet deadlines
• Budgeting Skills

Knowledge Required
• Extensive knowledge in preparing bills of quantities
• Relevant quantity surveying software experience
• Good understanding and interpretation of construction drawings
• Good knowledge of the construction industry’s current market cost norms.
• Sound technical knowledge
• Understanding of project management principles
• Preferred – technical overview of work methods and techniques
• Quantity surveying principles
• Sound knowledge of procurement,contracts, estimating, planning, scheduling and engineering process and procedures
• Knowledge of NEC 3 (Added Advantage)
• Prepared to work in multiple project at the same
• Ability to prepare cost analysis and negotiations on contract rates
• Interpret drawing plans and architectural drawings and produce cost estimate including labour and material involved

How to apply
>> Apply by registering on the Transnet careers portal – https://portal.transnet.net/irj/portal/anonymous/register
>> The closing date is on 16.06.2020.
>> It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
>> Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.
>> Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing toGUGULETHU.NKOSI@TRANSNET.NET