Job Purpose
To provide cost management and contractual support on electrical construction and reticulation projects (e.g., LV/MV/HV reticulation, substations, overhead and underground cabling, street lighting, electrical infrastructure installations). Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for electrical construction and reticulation works
- Measure electrical works from drawings and specifications (cabling, trenching, substations, transformers, poles, fittings, etc.)
- Pricing and cost estimating for tenders and projects
- Prepare and process interim payment certificates/valuations
- Track and manage variation orders and site instructions
- Compiling and reconciling material and subcontractor accounts
- Manage procurement processes, including obtaining and comparing supplier/subcontractor quotes
- Maintain accurate project cost records and cost reports
- Manage Final account preparation and close-out documentation
- Conduct site visits to verify progress and quantities installed
- Liaise with site engineers, project managers, contractors, and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SANS, NRS, municipal/Eskom requirements where applicable)
- Contract administration under standard forms of contract (e.g., JBCC, NEC, GCC)
Minimum Requirements
Qualification:
- National Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
- Must have experience in Electrical engineering/electrical construction
Experience:
- 5 to 10 years' experience in quantity surveying
- Exposure to electrical construction, reticulation, or infrastructure projects
Skills & Competencies:
- Solid understanding of electrical construction methods and reticulation systems
- Proficiency in MS Excel; exposure to QS software (e.g., CCS Candy, Buildsmart)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good communication and report-writing skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness to travel to site as required
- Valid driver's license
Pay: From R30 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- What is your current and desired monthly Cost to Company Salaries?
- Do you currently reside in or around the Watloo, Gauteng area? If not, are you prepared to relocate at your own cost?
- What is your highest completed qualification?
- Are you proficient in Candy CSS?
- How many years Electrical experience do you have in the Construction Industry?
Experience:
- Quantity Surveying: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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