Senior Quantity Surveyor

Listing reference: eskom_003905
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Johannesburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor Task Grade: M15 Area of specialization: To provide support to the operational area of the business unit in terms of the control measurement, certification and cost reporting for the projects as well as providing commercial and contractual guidance and projects. Department: Quantity Surveying and Estimating Business Unit: Bulk Material Services Location: Rosherville
Job description

Skills:

·      Good financial and technical skills with regards to construction work especially civil, mechanical and electrical.

·      Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to interact with senior management

·      Good interpersonal skills

·      Good ability to write reports and presentation clear written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

·      English as preferred language to speak, write and communicate

·      Computer Literate (Microsoft office suite, scheduling software, financial system)

·      Good management and organisational skills, ability to manage conflict and change management skills.

·      Good negotiation skills

Knowledge:

·      Strong understanding of the energy or civil construction industry

·      Good knowledge and experience in measuring of construction work and quantity surveying

·      Good knowledge and understanding of the NEC suite of contracts

·      Good knowledge and understating of the SABS/ SANS 1200 document

Attributes:

·      Analytical (attention to details) systematic, logical and process thinking

·      Self-Driven, self-disciplined, and good time management

·      Assertive, Direct, Persuasive, and able to influence

Key Responsibilities

·       Operational planning and continuous improvement

·       Management of employees

·       Commercial management, tendering, and contracts negotiations

·       Measurement of work

·       Communication and recordkeeping

·       Reporting

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

·     Relevant Degree or Diploma Quality Surveying or Similar

·     Professional Registration would be beneficial

·     Valid Driver’s License

Experience:

·      Must have at least 3 years’ experience in Electrical or Civil Construction Industry, related to Quantity Surveying

·      3 years Management Experience (Senior QS Role)

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom Rotek Industries is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” 

Eskom Rotek Industries is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

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