Chief Quantity Surveyor Grade A-C

Requirements

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification Quantity Surveyor experience required.
• A Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of Public Service Act of 1994.Public Service Regulations, 2016.PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Provincial/Departmental SCM policies.
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
• Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines.
• Profession Act of 2000.National Building Standards Act of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations.
• Programme and project management.
• Quantity surveying legal and operation compliance.
• Quantity Survey operational communication.
• Process knowledge and skills.
• Maintenance knowledge and skills.
• Mobile equipment operating skills.
• Research and development.
• Computer-aided engineering applications Skills- Problem solving and analysis, financial management, Communication, Computer skills, Negotiation skills

Duties

• Perform final review and approvals or audits on quantity survey procedure.
• Co- ordinate quantity survey efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology 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.
• Ensure 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.
• 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.
• Manage the development motivation and utilization 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

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Notes from the department

• Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
• The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
• The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s).
• Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People With Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
• Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).
• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan.
• To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
• If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
• 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.