Junior Quantity Surveyor (Private Practice)

How2Apply Talent Network
Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Construction Code 08
R34 500 – R53 000/month
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Job Description

This is a numbers job with boots on: bills of quantities, site measurements and payment claims in Hammarsdale. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Draft subcontract agreements and payment schedules
  • Measure work on site for monthly interim payment certificates
  • Price tenders using supplier quotes, labour rates and plant costs
  • Update cash flow forecasts for the project manager
  • Get quotes from subcontractors and compare them line by line

You'll need

  • BSc, BTech or Diploma in Quantity Surveying
  • Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
  • Code 08 licence for site visits
  • At least 3 years of QS work in private practice or with a contractor

Nice if you have

  • Experience with civil bills using the SANS 1200 standard
  • Estimating software experience on top of Excel

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): academic transcript and degree certificate plus SACQSP registration letter, if registered.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Hammarsdale; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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How to stand out

  • If you are a candidate, say how far you are with your SACQSP logbook and when you plan to write the exam.
  • List projects with their contract value and whether you worked for the client side or the contractor side.

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Job details
SalaryR34 500 – R53 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationHammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryConstruction
Experience2+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted22 October 2026
Closing Date16 November 2026
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