Website Department of Public Works (DPW)
An infrastructure government department of South Africa that is responsible for immovable assets of the government as well as the rollout of infrastructure development. A leader in the creation of jobs including which includes job opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). DPWI is the landlord of the government of South Africa entrusted with the management of Prestige Portfolio which looks after the houses of the executive.
REQUIREMENTS :
- A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification (Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage).
- A minimum of 6 years relevant post qualification experience in the field of quantity surveying.
- Compulsory registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES :
- Technical and cost evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s cost estimates for at both conceptual and detail design stages. Evaluate and verify claims of professional service providers and contractors during the execution phase of projects. Attend on-site technical meetings on behalf of the department.
- Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of the project. Verify and approve Contract Price Adjustment Provisions (CPAP) for projects in construction in accordance with both the JBCC and GCC contracts.
- Render Quantity Surveying Services on in-house designs on projects designed by internal Architects and Engineers. Verify and confirm the final account on both consultant’s and contractor’s fee accounts. Update relevant quantity Surveying manuals, norms and standards.
- Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies. Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination. Supervise junior quantity surveyors. Mentor candidate quantity surveyors.
