Quantity Surveyor: Infrastructure Delivery for Education

Overview

Quantity Surveyor position in Bisho offering R791604 per annum, requiring a relevant degree, SACQSP registration and three years post-qualification experience.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) with three (3) years post qualification quantity surveyor experience is required.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Compulsory Registration with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor.
• Knowledge and Skills: Decision making.
• Team leadership, Creativity, Self-management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing, conflict management, Problem solving and analysis, People management, Change management, innovation.
• Competencies: Programme and project management, Project principles and methodologies, Research and development, Computer-aided engineering applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, Technical consulting, Creating high performance culture, Networking, Professional judgement.

Duties

• Perform Quantity survey activities on buildings, structures or facilities.
• Coordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding Quantity Survey.
• Ensure adherence to Quantity Survey determination standards.
• Provide quantity survey advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs.
• Ensure administration and budget planning.
• Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement of SCM and personnel.
• Report on delivery expenditure and service.
• Research and development.
• Continuous professional development according to council guidelines.
• Research/literature studies on quantity surveys to improve expertise.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey related matters.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries: Ms S. Zazini Tel No: (040) 602 4236 / Mr L Maliti at 066 489 6117 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Notes

Preference will be given to African Female with Disablity and Youth White Female. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercises and interviews. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behaviourally preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON