Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 10 Years Civil Construction Experience that must include large civil infrastructure works. As a Senior you will be interpreting and measuring work accurately from drawings, be responsible for the drafting of monthly cost reports, cash flow projections, interim valuations, price variations, processing supplier certificates and payments, processing subcontractor certificates and payments, managing subcontractor retentions and carrying projects to final account stage.

Qualification and Other Requirements

• Employment equity shall take preference
• National Diploma Quantity Surveying, B.Tech Or B.Sc
• Excellent command of English, Afrikaans and Xhosa would be an advantage (Oral and Written)

Skills required:

• Understand contract documentation (Bill of Quantities and drawings)
• Interpret drawings (engineering, architectural) and measure according to standard system of measuring
• Knowledge of construction specifications (COLTO / SANS)
• Understand supplier and subcontractor agreements
• Understand and implement contract/principal agreements (FIDIC 1999 / GCC / NEC3)
• Understand construction programmes
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel (Advanced), Projects (Intermediate) and ability to use of search engines e.g. Google)
• SAGE X3 (advantageous)
• Lula Build / CCS (advanced)
• Supervisory skills
• Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Company safe work procedures
• Financial skills
• Negotiation and assertiveness skills

Seeing that our client is a civil infrastructure contractor they require applicants who are willing to to relocate to numerous sites throughout South Africa as required

We are looking for someone who has proven skills specifically relating to Payment of Suppliers and Subcontractors, Cost Reporting, handling variations of Contract, Final Accounts as well as presenting Cash Flow Forecasts

CTC Salary negotiable (dependent on experience) – includes Single Quarters Accommodation and Living Away Allowance

Summary:

This is a Site Based position in the Southern Cape area that includes the George and Knysna area. The position requires at least 8 years experience working with building and civils projects

You will report to a Contracts Manager and shall work closely with the Group HR Manager who is off site at Head Office

You will be responsible for the conceptualisation, implementation and administration of economic and Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) development interventions as part of the Socio-Economic Development (SED), Economic Development (ED) activities of the company.

Must be energetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated and able to take charge of the construction programs and oversee subcontractors.

The ideal applicant will be meticulous, pedantic, highly organised and someone who can pull things together by ensuring all T’s are crossed and I’s dotted.

Someone who can relate to and establish a rapport with local communities in various areas of the Southern Cape and able to maintain healthy working relationships in an amicable manner

Educational requirements

• Must have firm technical skills relating to construction projects both building and civil
• Experience working with Contract Managers, Site Agents and Quantity Surveyors who are all based on numerous sites is essential and you must understand the processes on site with sub-contractors
• 8 years experience working with subcontractors in a similar role is what we are looking for

Responsibilities of this position

• Subcontractor development (Supply and development)
• Subcontractor certification verifications
• Build up of Portfolio of evidence and monitor progress reports on numerous sites throughout the Southern Cape region
• Record keeping skills are essential
• Must be able to handle minutes of meetings as well as maintain Logsheets of time spent with subbies
• Must be able to manage 50+ subbies at any given time

Our Client is an established civil and building contractor and are looking for a highly motivated person to handle the following:

• Experience in community investment initiatives
• Extensive experience in Enterprise Development
• Experience in reporting, supporting SED and ED in a corporate environment
• Experience in finance administration
• Availability / ability to travel extensively to communities and rural areas that are close to various plant sites in the Southern Cape area

Must be eligible to register as Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession. A recently registered PrQS shall be given preference and our client shall consider someone who is eligible to be registered as PrQS.

Duties shall include:

• Basic Cost Analysis
• Feasibilities
• Preparing Estimates
• Cost Engineering
• Compile Bill of Quantities
• Procurement and Adjudication (Tender documents, Tender valuation, Tender Reports, Tender Negotiation)
• Managing Sub-Contractors & Direct Contractors
• Cost Control
• Monthly Valuations
• Value Engineering (Cost advice)
• Monthly Certificates (Interim payments)
• QS Reports
• Cost Reports
• Cash Flow
• Forecasting of Final Costs
• Final Accounts

Our Client is a well known Professional Construction Cost Consultant Firm with over 40 years experience in commercial, residential, educational and infrastructure projects.

They are currently recruiting for an educational commercial project that they have recently been awarded and are expanding their current team of young, vibrant professionals

Educational requirements:

• MUST have a B.Sc or B.Sc Honours in Quantity Surveying
• Must have a firm intention on becoming a registered PrQS and must already be registered as a candidate OR already recently registered as PrQS

We are looking for a highly organized and energetic, experienced Pattern Maker to join our clients dynamic team. Must be able to create basic blocks, sample development patterns working closely with designers. Must have a good understanding on grading. 

Responsibilities and Daily Duties

• Create patterns from CAD designs
• Must have good attention to detail
• Analyze new style developments and promote more efficient garment construction techniques for production
• Create rating markers 

Required skills and qualifications:

• Fashion design or equivalent Diploma/ Degree
• 2-5 years experience with Computerized Pattern Making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision making skills

Excellent organization skills required as well as the ability to proactively self-prioritize workflow to ensure deadlines are met

Collaborative team player

GERBER experience will be an advantage

Our Client is a Product Design, Manufacturing & Distribution company based in Cape Town: 

• All of their products are designed locally in Cape Town with careful thought given to the research and development of each product.
• Each brand has registered technologies used in the fabrication of garments and equipment, which ensures optimum performance and functionality throughout their product ranges.
• Both local and offshore manufacturing is used to ensure they bring the highest quality product to market, as efficiently as possible.
• With the development of their local manufacturing facility, they are in the position to offer quick turnaround on specific product lines, allowing them to have greater stock control and supply to market when required.
• They have a warehousing and logistics operations that is managed internally by a highly-efficient team of individuals who are meticulous in their work, ensuring that customers receive the highest quality service.

The incumbent will be required to apply and monitor a safety control system and procedures according to organisational and legislative requirements on the Mine. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility of the Health & Safety of the Site.
• Compile Health & Safety Documents for the mine
• Participate in internal risk assessment processes
• Conduct inspections to determine and improve level of compliance to health and safety regulations
• Investigate accidents and incidents
• Inform stakeholders with regard to the status of health and safety at the Mine
• Accompany Inspector of Mine during visits to the mine and participate in DMR enquiries
• Participate in SHE related meetings; safety awareness campaigns and external SHE audits
• Gather input/data for SHE reports and statistics according to organisational requirements
• Conduct internal audits according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements
• Maintain the SHE Risk Management System according to organisational requirements
• Log inspections, incidents, accidents and audits 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Mining SAMTRAC or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety
• COMSOC
• 5 and more years’ experience in a Mining environment
• PC Literate in MS Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License (Code EB/08) Other Skills/Competencies:
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in English
• Pro-active thinker and have the ability to do own job planning
• Able to work without supervision
• MUST be able to work under pressure
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills and problem solving abilities

Our Client is a well known Safety Manager working for an established civil infrastructure contractor who require a Senior Safety Officer to work under strict conditions on a mine where they are constructing roads and relocation of numerous riverbeds.

Position is available immediately and will be for a limited duration contract of 5 months that could be extended depending on scope of works as well as additional contracts expected to be awarded to our client

Pastel payroll experience is essential

8+ years experience with payroll is essential

This position shall be handling 330 permanent staff payroll

Must be able to handle own reconciliations

Minimum requirements: 

• Qualification in HR / Accounting
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in payroll administration for a group of entities
• Knowledge and experience on Pastel Payroll is essential
• Strong admin background
• Experience in managing employee benefit admin: pension fund, medical aid, risk cover
• Ability and proven experience in reconciliations of above
• Leave management
• Data processing in terms on payroll – in other words gathering of travel claims / subsistence claims etc and processing there of before capturing it on payroll

Preference shall be given to someone with broader experience in HR in addition to payroll

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

This role is specifically open for candidates who have valid passports and a high interest in relocating to Ireland. International project experience an advantage and one must have worked on large residential building projects with at least 200 units per multi level structure apartments. Our client is a well known, structured building contractor / developer and have set goals to accomplish there long term plans.

Requirements:

• Degree in Construction Management is essential
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience working for main large building contractors along with reputable references
• Must be commercially aware
• Must be able to manage a large teams
• Ensure that the project progresses on schedule.

Role:

• As Contracts Manager you will have full responsibility for Site Teams and have a number of sectional foremen working below you.
• This position reports to the Company Director.
• You will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed to cost, programme, quality and safety standards

Information for applications that are offered and accepted

In regards to the work permit applications for successful applications there are two separate fees. The application fee which is €1100 and the actual permit fee which is €1000. Our client will cover the permit fee in full. In regard to the application fee we ask all candidates to cover this fee in full.  Our client will then reimburse 50% of the fee once the candidate starts with them

The incumbent will be required to apply and monitor a safety control system and procedures according to organisational and legislative requirements on the Mine. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility of the Health & Safety of the Site.
• Compile Health & Safety Documents for the mine
• Participate in internal risk assessment processes
• Conduct inspections to determine and improve level of compliance to health and safety regulations
• Investigate accidents and incidents
• Inform stakeholders with regard to the status of health and safety at the Mine
• Accompany Inspector of Mine during visits to the mine and participate in DMR enquiries
• Participate in SHE related meetings; safety awareness campaigns and external SHE audits
• Gather input/data for SHE reports and statistics according to organisational requirements
• Conduct internal audits according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements
• Maintain the SHE Risk Management System according to organisational requirements
• Log inspections, incidents, accidents and audits 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Mining SAMTRAC or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety
• COMSOC
• 5 and more years’ experience in a Mining environment
• PC Literate in MS Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License (Code EB/08) Other Skills/Competencies:
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in English
• Pro-active thinker and have the ability to do own job planning
• Able to work without supervision
• MUST be able to work under pressure
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills and problem solving abilities

Our Client is a well known Safety Manager working for an established civil infrastructure contractor who require a Senior Safety Officer to work under strict conditions on a mine where they are constructing roads and relocation of numerous riverbeds.

Position is available immediately and will be for a limited duration contract of 5 months that could be extended depending on scope of works as well as additional contracts expected to be awarded to our client

Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Take responsibility of the Health & Safety of the Site.

· Compile Health & Safety Documents for the mine

· Participate in internal risk assessment processes

· Conduct inspections to determine and improve level of compliance to health and safety regulations

· Investigate accidents and incidents

· Inform stakeholders with regard to the status of health and safety at the Mine

· Accompany Inspector of Mine during visits to the mine and participate in DMR enquiries

· Participate in SHE related meetings; safety awareness campaigns and external SHE audits

· Gather input/data for SHE reports and statistics according to organisational requirements

· Conduct internal audits according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements

· Maintain the SHE Risk Management System according to organisational requirements

· Log inspections, incidents, accidents and audits

Junior Quantity Surveyor required to work with Estimating / Costing / Negotiating rates / Cost reports

This position is responsible for working with cost calculations for various construction projects and will include calculating material quantities, procurement of materials and prices. As an extension of the costing process this position will be required to maintain accurate cost reports for projects. This will be done in conjunction with senior site management. 

Requirements:

• Quantity surveying degree preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Valid drivers licence with own vehicle as a result of office being on a farm and with no public transport available
• Ability to negotiate prices with contractors and suppliers
• Must be able to work overtime if and when required (during month ends and stock take).

Our client is a Developer that have multiple residential building projects throughout the Cape Town area with offices based on a wine estate in the Durbanville area

Our client is a Developer with offices based on a wine estate in the Durbanville area

You will have strong skills with Cost reporting on residential developments

This position is responsible for working with cost calculations for various construction projects and will include calculating material quantities, procurement of materials and prices. As an extension of the costing process this position will be required to maintain accurate cost reports for projects. This will be done in conjunction with senior site management. 

Must have firm MS Excel experience

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification preferably in Quantity surveying, Accounting or Project management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Valid drivers licence
• Transport to and from work. (Car is required as a result of office being on a farm and no public transport available.)
• Ability to negotiate prices with contractors and suppliers
• Detail oriented.
• Must be able to work overtime if and when required (during month ends and stock take).

Main Duties: 

• Preparing Tenders / Budgets for Earthworks, Civil and Building Works on numerous projects that include Government and Private sector projects
• Must be well versed in pricing and handle Methods of preparation
• Commercial terms and conditions knowledge essential
• Must be skilled in Preparing Tender Programmes for Submission
• Must have SANRAL project experience
• Must be able to handle Post Tender Negotiations

Our client is a well known civil roads contractor who have numerous projects throughout South Africa as well as Africa

Firm skills and knowledge with regards to Pricing, Tenders and Financial costing

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• 4-5 years’ experience creditors role (or similar) – a must-have
• Good communication skills.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• ERP system experience will be an advantage
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Ability to capture large volumes of invoices
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and SARS requirements with regards to VAT

Previous experience in the plumbing or construction industry and on Buildsmart would be advantageous but not necessary

Key Responsibility duties include, but are not limited to:

• Daily accurate processing of supplier invoices and delivery notes
• Ensuring all source documents for supplier processing are matched and authorized.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and having it authorized.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices and discrepancies on the account.
• Organizing and filing all financial documents produced and received in a timely and ordered fashion.
• Preparing creditors payment list
• Completing credit applications
• Preparing supplier cost reports
• Reconciling creditors accrual accounts
• Petty Cash processing

Contract Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

B.Sc or B.Tech Quantity Surveying qualification essential

5 to 10 years experience gained on multi level building projects with preference given to applications of people who have 6 to 8 stories residential building project experience.

Billsoft OR ConQuest knowledge preferred

Must have a valid Passport

Must be willing to relocate to Ireland subject to visa approval

DUTIES:

Preparing tender and contract documents

Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work

Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies

Performing risk, value management and cost control

Advising on procurement strategy

Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks

Preparing and analysing costings for tenders

Allocating work to subcontractors

Providing advice on contractual claims

Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports

Valuing completed work and arranging payments

Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use

More information about our client: 

Our Ireland based client are a leading building and civil engineering contractor with a long-standing reputation for integrity, professionalism, innovation and excellence.

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

B.Sc or B.Tech Quantity Surveying qualification essential

5 to 10 years experience gained on multi level building projects with preference given to applications of people who have 6 to 8 stories residential building project experience.

Billsoft OR ConQuest knowledge preferred

Must have a valid Passport

Must be willing to relocate to Ireland subject to visa approval

DUTIES:

Preparing tender and contract documents

Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work

Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies

Performing risk, value management and cost control

Advising on procurement strategy

Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks

Preparing and analysing costings for tenders

Allocating work to subcontractors

Providing advice on contractual claims

Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports

Valuing completed work and arranging payments

Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use

More information about our client: 

Our Ireland based client are a leading building and civil engineering contractor with a long-standing reputation for integrity, professionalism, innovation and excellence.

This role is specifically open for candidates who have valid passports and a high interest in relocating to Ireland. International project experience an advantage and one must have worked on large residential building projects with at least 200 units per multi level structure apartments. Our client is a well known, structured contractor / developer and have set goals to accomplish there long term plans.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering / Construction Management is preferable
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience working for main large building contractors along with reputable references
• Must be commercially aware
• Must be able to manage a large teams
• Ensure that the project progresses on schedule.

Role:

• As Project Manager you will have full responsibility for Site Teams and have a number of sectional foremen working below you.
• This position reports to the Company Director.
• You will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed to cost, programme, quality and safety standards

Information for applications that are offered and accepted

In regards to the work permit applications for successful applications there are two separate fees. The application fee which is €1100 and the actual permit fee which is €1000. Our client will cover the permit fee in full. In regard to the application fee we ask all candidates to cover this fee in full.  Our client will then reimburse 50% of the fee once the candidate starts with them

Description of Position This position Manages payroll; administers benefits (funds, medical, vehicle, etc.); administers disability, death and funeral. Develops and manages staff.

Qualification, Experience and Technical Requirements

• Tertiary Education: Finance Degree (NQF7) / HR Management
• 6 – 8 Years HR Management Experience of which 3 – 4 Years must be be in Finance
• Knowledge of Payroll and Payroll Experience (SAGE would be an advantage)
• Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Knowledge of PAYE tax calculations
• Knowledge of use of SARS easy file
• Knowledge of UIF and other benefits requirements and regulations
• Knowledge of industry relate financial and legal regulations
• Knowledge of FEM, COID and IOD processes and payments
• Knowledge of pension and provident fund calculations and tax implications
• Broader financial knowledge (i.e. not just payroll)
• Understanding of IRP5 parameter blocks

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook (Including, creating spreadsheets, utilising data bases and doing word processing, pivot tables etc.)
• Proficient in Internet Searching and Analysis
• Excellent command of English language (including spelling, grammar and punctuation), Excellent command of Afrikaans language (including spelling, grammar and punctuation) will be an advantage Ability to deal responsibly with confidential information
• Planning, organizing, prioritizing and Time management skills are important
• Proficient in analysing numerical, verbal and other sources of information to provide solutions and reports

Roles and Responsibilities

• Complying with payroll principles with regards to:
• Legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• Establishing time policies and procedures
• Developing, managing and reporting of leave, overtime, clock hours
• Develop and manage a tax plan and producing of employee annual tax statements
• Filing of regulatory payroll documentation and tax forms

Benefits (Funds, Medical, Vehicle, etc.)

• Reconcile monthly payment to fund for salary and wages, reconciling of fuel allowance and medical aid monthly.
• Resolve queries regarding benefits, including medical aid changes
• Monthly reporting to management

Disability, death and funeral

Obtain disability related information, liaise with policy organisation, reconcile disability statements monthly and make payments to employees

Obtain death related information and submit, follow up to completion

Staff Development and Management

• Define employee performance objectives o Review, appraise and manage employees performance, skill and competency development
• Reward and motivate department employees
• Manage employee grievances

Our Client is established as one of the leading independent contractors operating throughout South Africa and has recently expanded market focus to include certain SADC countries. This position will be based in the Durbanville area of Cape Town

Qualification, Experience and Technical Requirements

Tertiary Education: Finance Degree (NQF7) / HR Management

6 – 8 Years HR Management Experience of which 3 – 4 Years must be be in Finance

Knowledge of Payroll and Payroll Experience (SAGE would be an advantage)

Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Knowledge of PAYE tax calculations

Knowledge of use of SARS easy file

Knowledge of UIF and other benefits requirements and regulations

Knowledge of industry relate financial and legal regulations

Knowledge of FEM, COID and IOD processes and payments

Knowledge of pension and provident fund calculations and tax implications

Broader financial knowledge (i.e. not just payroll)

Understanding of IRP5 parameter blocks

Duties:

• Supervise all Procurement & Inventory functions.
• Strategic sourcing, purchasing and shipping.
• The execution of agreed policies & procedures.
• Maintain & execute a preferred supplier base.
• Assist with elements such as Supplier Performance Management, Vendor analysis etc. Assist in developing & implementing a strategy to fulfil Procurement’s goal to the benefit of the organization.
• Resolve complaints on all purchased goods and or services on the basis of honesty, integrity and fairness in business transactions.
• Check quality control at multiple points throughout production process.
• Make sure all artisans know how to check for quality issues as they use the product
• MS Excel skills are essential