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Quantity Surveyor (5 year Fixed-term Contract)

Mintek
1 day ago
Contract
On-site
Randburg, South Africa
Quantity Surveyor

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for producing contract/tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, project financial monitoring and control, measuring of quantities and issuing of payment certificates for large, multi-million rands infrastructure and Mine Closure projects that involve the rehabilitation of ownerless and derelict mines. The incumbent will also be expected to assist with construction project management.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
 
Contract Documentation:
  • Prepare full tender and contract documents and compile all specifications for applicable works ensuring that all documents accurately capture the nature, size and scope of the project.
  • Measure quantities from drawings, designs and on site to prepare accurate BOQs and cost estimates for heavy earthworks and mine rehabilitation.
  • Conducting pre-feasibility studies and community engagement.
  • Conduct feasibility analysis and project scoping - including cost planning, value engineering, value management, cost benefit analysis and life-cycle costing.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, junior quantity surveyors and interns to increase the company’s technical competence.
Construction Supervision:
  • Conduct on-site payment certificate measurements and issue contractor’s interim payment certificates.
  • Provide cost related technical oversite to Resident Engineers.
  • Address any on-site cost variations and issue Variation Orders.
  • Attend Progress Meetings and arrange and facilitate technical/coordination meetings.
Project Coordination:
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and cash-flow projections and be responsible for project
    cost/quantities tracking.
  • Assist Project Manager in compiling quarterly reports for submission to DMR.
Stakeholder Management:
  • Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations.
  • Manage relations between the contractors and mining communities, ensuring that potential areas are managed or escalated to the client accordingly.
SHEQ management:
  • Ensure that effective SHEQ procedures are in place so that contractors and workers operate in a safe and healthy environment.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation at all sites where Mintek is operating including Mine Health and Safety Act.

Desired Experience & Qualification

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Knowledge of the public sector or mining industry.
  • Strong project management and business development skills are required.
  • 10 years’ quantity surveying experience involving heavy earthworks, mine rehabilitation and closure.
Nature of experience:
  • Extensive Quantity Surveying experience including contract documentation and management.
  • Project Management.
  • Project finance tracking and management.
  • Construction Monitoring.
  • Good interpersonal relations.
  • Mine Health and Safety Act.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum: BSc. Hon Quantity Surveying or equavalent.
  • Ideal: MSc. Quantity Surveying/NQF Level 9 will be advantageous.
  • Professional Registration (PrQS).
  • Working knowledge of SHEQ, Risk Control and Legal Compliance legislation.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at a time, monitor team performance and provide supervision.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.