QUANTITY SURVEYOR (GRADE A-C)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Education Infrastructure Delivery

Reference number: S.4/3/12/6
Salary: Grade A: R791 604 per annum Grade B: R900 957 per annum Grade C: R1 015 071 per annum (to be structured according to Individual needs). The Department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration
Centre: Head Office – Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 07 in Quantity Survey as recognized by SAQA. Three years’ experience in Quantity Survey is required. Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Survey. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and Project Management. Quantity Survey, principles and methodologies. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliances. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgement. Networking. Generic Competencies: Decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organizing, conflict management, problem solving and analysis and people management. Change Management and Innovation.

Duties

Perform quantity survey activities on buildings, structures or facilities. Co – ordinate professional team on all aspects regarding quantity survey. Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards. Provide quantity survey advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs. Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies. Develop quantity survey related policies, methods and practices. Provide solution on non – compliance on quantity determination. Review the cost determination of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub- professional personnel. Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration. Human capital development: Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity survey and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/ knowledge transfer and adherence to sound architectural principles and code of practice. Supervise quantity survey work and processes. Administer performance management and development. Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement SCM and personnel human resource administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Research and development: Continuous professional development and according to council guidelines. Research/literature on quantity survey to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey related matters.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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