quantity surveyor (production level): general infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 04/2026

Apply for quantity surveyor (production level): general infrastructure at department of department of agriculture. Closing date 2026-03-02.

Job Summary

Department: department of agriculture

Directorate: provincial administration: western cape

Province: western cape

Reference: DOI 04/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-02

Salary: R761,157 - R816,852

No Of Vacancy: 1

Centre: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification

Experience Required

3 Years in General Infrastructure / Professional Quantity Surveying

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Professional Quantity Surveying Processes
  • NEC and JBCC Contract Administration
  • Cost Management and Financial Principles
  • Computer-Aided Measuring and Costing Applications
  • Programme and Project Management
  • Strategic Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
  • Technical Consulting and Professional Judgment

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years appropriate post-qualification Professional Quantity Surveying experience
  • Experience in construction documentation and administration of NEC and JBCC contracts
  • Proven track record in cost control and financial management within infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Execute professional quantity surveying activities for state-owned and leased infrastructure, including cost evaluation and technical support
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary professional teams to ensure seamless delivery of quantity surveying services
  • Enforce adherence to quantity determination standards and quality strategies through rigorous technical oversight
  • Formulate quantity surveying policies, methodologies, and best practices to optimize organizational performance
  • Mentor and develop candidate quantity surveyors and technical staff to ensure knowledge transfer and professional growth
  • Manage office administration, budget planning, and resource utilization while ensuring SCM and HR regulatory compliance
  • Conduct continuous research and professional development to align with SACQSP guidelines and industry innovations

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade A: R761157 - R816852 PER ANNUM, (SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE AS PER THE OSD PRESCRIPT)..

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Lishya Kirpal Tel No: (021) 483 5259.

Reference No:

DOI 04/2026

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: DOI 04/2026
  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

The salary follows the OSD (Occupational Specific Dispensation) prescripts, meaning the specific notch within the R761,157 - R816,852 range is determined by your years of post-registration professional experience.
Yes, compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) is a strict requirement.
The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the administration of NEC and JBCC contract suites, which are standard for the department's infrastructure projects.

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