Assistant Director: Cost Management and Quantity Surveying
Ref no.: GSSSD/AMS 007
Division: Group Systems and Support Services (GSSSD)
Commencing Salary:R389,145 per annum, Level 10
Centre: Pretoria.
Overview:
To provide Quantity Surveying and Porject Cost support to the PPP contract.
Mandatory requirements:
 A relevant B-degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
 At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in building construction.
Key requirements:
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Professional registration as a candidate or professional Quantity Surveyor would be an advantage
Knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as Building Regulations.
Technical knowledge and experience in the general building environment.
Ability to read and understand space plans – CAD/Auto CAD drawings.
Planning and organising skills.
An innovative and customer-focused individual.
Ability to work independently as well as in a co-ordinated team.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good Project Management skills
Computer literacy
Knowledge of the PFMA and PPPFA
Compiling a schedule of quantities and estimates for Variation Orders and Small Works
Evaluating and reporting on Bills of Quantities supplied by the Concessionaire
Consulting with the Concessionaire’s Project Managers for verification purpose.
Reporting on the penalties and monitory value of construction projects
Determining and advising on affordability and value for money on materials
Researching and recommending alternative cheaper materials with the same quality
Verifying material supplied against the approved drawing (furniture included)
Performing quality control and signing off after completion of projects
Evaluating quotations supplied by the Concessionaire for Variation Orders and Small Works
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Inputting in the PPP financial model updates for VO’s and Small work quantities
Compiling of Bills of Quantities and inviting tenders for the dti regional offices’ construction projects
Evaluating quotations according to procurement legislation and recommending the successful tenderer
Determining compliance with technical standards, regulations and specifications
Preparing reconciliations and final accounts
Verifying and approving invoices for work completed as per approved specifications
Verifying the proposed life cycle and operational cost per project.
Compiling and submitting submissions, memoranda and relevant correspondence regarding Accommodation
Management Services
 Drafting and consolidating the dti annual project estimates
 Consolidating monthly, quarterly and annual reports
 Management and reconciliation of invoices for Variation Orders and Small Works.
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EE requirements:
In terms of the dti’s EE requirements, preference will be given to Coloured and Indian female, African male and White
candidates as well as persons with disabilities.
To apply for this position:
Applications can be submitted:
 By post to the Registry Office, The Department of Trade and Industry, Private Bag x84, Pretoria, 0001;
 Hand-delivered to the dti Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria; or
 E-mailed to [email protected] (Reference must appear in subject line of e-mail).
Should you experience any problem submitting your application contact the Recruitment Office on (012) 394 1809.
Applications must be submitted with a completed and signed form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents or http://www.thedti.gov.za/careers.
NOTE:
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and the selection panel for MMS and SMS positions
will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. Recommended
candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks. the dti is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification requirements, but who have extensive relevant experience will
also be considered, with the exception of SMS level posts where candidates who meet the minimum qualification
requirements as set by DPSA.
It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA). Applications received after this date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. the dti reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s).
Closing date: 13 January 2017 – no late applications will be accepted.
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