Cost Estimator (Shopfitting)

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

This post is in George (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Value variations and prepare claims under JBCC or GCC conditions
• Track budget against actual cost and flag overruns early
• Use measuring software to do take-offs from PDF and CAD drawings
• Prepare the final account at the end of the project
• Update cash flow forecasts for the project manager

• At least 3 years of QS work in private practice or with a contractor
• BSc, BTech or Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
• You know the Standard System of Measuring Building Work
• Understanding of JBCC Principal Building Agreement clauses
• Code 08 licence for site visits

• SACQSP registration as a Professional or Candidate QS
• Estimating software experience on top of Excel
• Experience with civil bills using the SANS 1200 standard

• Paid SACQSP registration fees and CPD courses
• Study support for an honours degree
• Hybrid days in the office and on site
• Travel allowance for site visits

• 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.