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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Salary band
R 1 143 468
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
2026/315
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Department
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Location
Gqeberha Regional Office 61
Salary
R1 143 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD
Requirements
A Minimum Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualifications with six (6) years post qualification quantity surveying experience required. A valid driver’s licence. Compulsory registration with SA Council for Quantity Surveyors (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor. Must be prepared to travel. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements. Extensive knowledge of all quantity surveying aspects of the building and construction environment. Knowledge of contract and building law to the extent applied in the quantity surveying profession. Ability to work with consultants, project managers, work managers, professionals and staff at various levels. Financial administration, programme and project management skills. Computer literacy, budgeting, numeracy skills. The ability to apply professional knowledge and experience. Planning, organizing, problem solving and decision-making skills. Good interpersonal relationships, analytical thinking and conflict management skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Cost Management skills. Must be highly motivated and able to work under stressful situations. Must be hardworking and solution orientated ability to design ideas without direction.
Duties
Provide standard in-house quantity surveying service in the regional service. To liaise and co-operate with the Directorate: Quantity surveying services in the professional services component in head Office. The standardization of quantity surveying matters. The provision of quantity surveying –related support and advice to project managers and work managers in the regional office and professional bodies. The auditing and verification of norms, variation orders as well as fee and final accounts on all projects executed by the region. The development and maintenance of the building cost database. The provision of budgetary and administrative support to the component. To visit building sites to review consultants’ cash-flow projections and to assist and monitor progress on documented projects and services. The effective management of subordinates.
Enquiries
Mr. S. L. Jikeka Tel No: (041) 408 2074
Closing Date
2026-09-11T16:00:00+02:00
Engineering professionals are in strong demand across both the public and private sectors in South Africa. Government departments including Public Works, Water and Sanitation, and Transport regularly advertise engineering posts at municipal and national level. In the private sector, mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure remain the largest employers of engineers. Professional registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) is required for senior engineering roles in the public service.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 143 468. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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