Cost Estimator (Shopfitting)

Make sure every rand on site is counted, claimed and certified for the property development company in Centurion. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Centurion (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Track budget against actual cost and flag overruns early
• Value variations and prepare claims under JBCC or GCC conditions
• Price tenders using supplier quotes, labour rates and plant costs
• Use measuring software to do take-offs from PDF and CAD drawings
• Measure work on site for monthly interim payment certificates
• Draft subcontract agreements and payment schedules

• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
• Accurate with numbers and able to back up every figure you certify
• At least 3 years of QS work in private practice or with a contractor
• Understanding of JBCC Principal Building Agreement clauses
• You know the Standard System of Measuring Building Work

• Paid SACQSP registration fees and CPD courses
• Travel allowance for site visits
• Study support for an honours degree

• List projects with their contract value and whether you worked for the client side or the contractor side.
• Recruiters often give a short take-off test. Practise measuring a simple house plan under time pressure before the interview.