chief quantity surveyor, Ref No. PS03/2026/02

Apply for chief quantity surveyor at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-05-12.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: infrastructure delivery management

Province: free state

Reference: PS03/2026/02

Closing Date: 2026-05-12

Salary: R1,143,468 - R1,300,944

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 13

Centre: Bloemfontein: Head Office


Minimum Qualification

NQF Level 7 University Degree in Quantity Surveying

Experience Required

6 years post-qualification in Infrastructure Delivery and Quantity Surveying

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Expert knowledge of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS)
  • Professional registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
  • Proficient in financial management and cost control for large-scale projects
  • Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and quality assurance standards
  • Advanced report writing and research capabilities in new construction technologies
  • Strategic resource management and team leadership skills.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience
  • Proven experience in infrastructure programme and project planning
  • Experience in contract management and financial oversight within the built environment
  • Expertise in Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Develop and update the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan (IPMP) and Procurement Strategy in alignment with IDMS
  • Prepare detailed infrastructure budgets, final project lists, and project execution briefs
  • Lead the evaluation of tenders and participate in Supply Chain Management Committees for professional service providers
  • Monitor implementation by Implementing Agents (IA) and sign off on Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans (IPIP)
  • Review and recommend Variation Orders and authorize payments according to financial delegations
  • Manage maintenance projects including day-to-day, routine, and emergency maintenance funded by the department
  • Oversee project commissioning, technical condition assessments, and update NEIMS/EFMS databases
  • Provide strategic technical feedback on built environment norms and standards to improve infrastructure delivery.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade A: R1143468 - R1300944 PER ANNUM, (ALL-INCLUSIVE ANNUAL SALARY PACKAGE) OF WHICH 30% MAY BE STRUCTURED ACCORDING TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. OSD: THE DEPARTMENT WILL DETERMINE THE SALARY NOTCH BASED ON YEARS' EXPERIENCE POST PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION..

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Moeti Tel No: (051) 404 9292

Reference No:

PS03/2026/02

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: PS03/2026/02
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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