Chief Quantity Surveyor (GRADE a -B)

Overview

Chief Quantity Surveyor at the Limpopo Department of Public Works, requiring SACQSP registration and six years' post-qualification experience.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Quantity Survey.
• Six years’ Quantity Survey post qualification experience required.
• Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor.
• Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
• Skills: Strategic capability and leadership.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making.
• Team leadership. Creativity.
• Financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication.
• Computer skills.
• People management.
• Planning and organizing.
• Conflict management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Change management.
• Technical Competencies: Programme and project management.
• Quantity Survey legal and operational compliance.
• Quantity Survey operational communication.
• Process knowledge and skills.
• Maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Mobile equipment operating skills.
• Research and development.
• Computer-aided engineering applications.
• Creating high performance culture.
• Technical consulting.
• Professional judgement.

Duties

• Quantity Survey analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedures.
• Co-ordinate quantity survey efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
• Maintain quantity survey operational effectiveness.
• Manage the execution of quantity survey strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
• Set quantity survey standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
• Monitor quantity survey efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect quantity survey services for the attainment of organizational objectives.
• Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the quantity survey environment/services.
• Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives.
• Manage the commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects.
• Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles.
• Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
• Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources.
• Compile risk logs (database) and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
• Provide technical specialist services for the operation of quantity survey related matters to minimize possible risks.
• Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment.
• Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
• People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of quantity survey services according to organizational needs and requirements.
• Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

How to apply

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries: Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme/. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON