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Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - Mining - Rustenburg

Shift Pursuit Pty
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town, South Africa
Quantity Surveyor

Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their team and work directly on-site at a mining operation in Rustenburg.

This role requires someone with genuine hands-on mining QS experience who is comfortable managing day-to-day quantity surveying and commercial responsibilities with limited supervision.

Important: This is an on-site position in Rustenburg. No accommodation or relocation assistance is provided. Candidates outside the area must be willing to relocate or commute at their own cost.

The start date of 1 November 2026 is firm.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct site measurements and verify completed work.
• Prepare and review BOQs, cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Assess contractor valuations, progress claims and payment applications.
• Manage variations, additional works and commercial changes.
• Track project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and financial updates.
• Review contractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist with tenders, commercial evaluations and procurement.
• Manage subcontractor and contractor commercial matters.
• Maintain accurate records for valuations, variations and claims.
• Assist with contractual correspondence and final accounts.
• Attend site, commercial and progress meetings.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Report regularly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready QS documentation.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements:
• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Approximately 5–8 years’ Quantity Surveying experience.
• Substantial practical mining experience is essential.
• Hands-on experience performing QS functions within a mining/project environment.
• Experience with DimX and WinQS.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting skills.
• SACQSP registration or progress towards professional registration will be advantageous.

Mining Experience:
• Candidates must have direct experience working on mining projects.
• Strong understanding of quantity surveying within an active mining environment.
• Ability to manage QS responsibilities independently on-site.
• Experience dealing with contractors, suppliers and client representatives.

Interested?