Quantity Surveyor (Building Contractor)

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Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 4 hours ago
Contract Construction Code 08
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Job Description

This is a numbers job with boots on: bills of quantities, site measurements and payment claims in Prospecton. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Prospecton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

  • Take off quantities from drawings to build a bill of quantities
  • Value variations and prepare claims under JBCC or GCC conditions
  • Draft subcontract agreements and payment schedules
  • Use measuring software to do take-offs from PDF and CAD drawings
  • Update cash flow forecasts for the project manager
  • Measure work on site for monthly interim payment certificates
  • Track budget against actual cost and flag overruns early

You'll need

  • At least 3 years of QS work in private practice or with a contractor
  • Code 08 licence for site visits
  • Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
  • Accurate with numbers and able to back up every figure you certify
  • You know the Standard System of Measuring Building Work

What you get

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

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): SACQSP registration letter, if registered plus a certified copy of your identity document.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationProspecton, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryConstruction
Experience5+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date25 October 2026
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