Chief Quantity Surveyor Grade A

About the role

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Chief Quantity Surveyor Grade A, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R1,143,468 – R1,300,944 a year. (Re-advertisement: Building) How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Reference number to quote: CQS/HO/07 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 12h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional quantity surveying and cost management services to the Departments.
• Ensure financial control, value engineering, and cost optimisation in the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate, appoint, and monitor the performance of consultants and contractors in compliance with departmental policies.
• Manage the implementation and monitoring of construction contracts, including certification of payments and resolution of contractual claims.
• Conduct feasibility studies, develop cost estimates, and maintain accurate project budgets and cash flows.
• Undertake research and implement new methods, technologies, and sustainable solutions in infrastructure delivery.
• Ensure alignment with the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS), Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (IPDM) toolkit, and relevant prescripts.
• Provide technical support in the preparation of tender documentation, bid evaluations, and adjudication processes.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying/Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (NQF Level 8), BTech in Quantity Surveying (legacy NQF Level 7), or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Compulsory Registration with South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS).
• Valid drivers’ licence and proficiency in computer applications are essential.
• Relevant work experience as a Professional Quantity Surveyor, with at least 5 years post professional registration.
• Knowledge.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Sound knowledge of construction legislation
• Regulations, and frameworks applicable in the public sector
• Including the PFMA
• Treasury Regulations
• CIDB Act
• GIAMA
• Construction Regulations, and National Building Regulations
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software such as WinQS, as well as AutoCAD, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite
• In depth knowledge of cost planning, contract administration (JBCC, NEC, GCC), building cost norms, and lifecycle costing
• 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 judgment
• Analytical, planning, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously