Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

PR Wiehahn (Pty) Ltd is one of the major players in the Western Cape formwork industry.

We're big enough to take on substantial building projects, yet small enough that everyone

works closely together as one team. We are looking for an experienced Building Quantity

Surveyor to join our commercial team at our Blackheath office.

You'll work alongside our Senior Quantity Surveyor and take ownership of your own

tenders and projects from day one. We need a capable, self-driven QS who can contribute

straight away, not someone who still needs training.

Tenders

• Assisting with formwork tenders priced from main contractors' tender BoQ extracts
• Checking BoQ quantities against tender drawings, and taking off where quantities are missing, unclear or wrong
• Rate build-ups, tender qualifications and putting together tender submissions
• Post-tender negotiations

• Managing your contracts from award through to final account
• Vetting subcontract agreements and fulfilling all deliverables when the subcontract is awarded
• Applying for construction guarantees
• Contract administration under JBCC Subcontract Agreements (nominated and domestic), including notices, claims and extensions of time
• Submitting monthly payment claims, then following through: chasing payment advices, issuing tax invoices and chasing payment
• Identifying, measuring, pricing, submitting and negotiating variations
• Cost reports, cash flow forecasts and budget-versus-actual tracking on your projects
• Final accounts, from close-out to agreement

• Appointing labour-only subcontractors, including agreeing their rates based on the allowables in our own subcontract rates
• Fortnightly measurements and payments to subcontractors
• Checking subcontractors' statutory compliance (e.g. BIBC, FEM/COIDA, UIF , SARS tax compliance, OHS) and policing it throughout the contract

• Working with site management on progress, risk and commercial issues

• A degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying (BSc / BSc Hons / BT ech / ND) from a recognised South African institution
• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience as a Building QS. Civil engineering QS experience will not be considered.
• Contracting experience, with either a main contractor or a subcontractor
• Strong measurement skills and the ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings
• A proven track record of running tenders and projects on your own, from tender to final account
• Sound working knowledge of the JBCC suite of contracts, particularly the Subcontract Agreements
• Proficient in CCS QTO (Quick Take Off) or similar take-off software
• Proficient in MS Excel, well beyond a basic level
• A valid driver's licence and your own transport
• South African citizen, or a foreign national with a valid South African work permit

• Experience in formwork, concrete or structural subcontract packages
• Experience appointing and managing labour-only subcontractors

• Takes ownership and needs little supervision
• Commercially minded, with good negotiating skills
• Accurate and pays close attention to detail
• Communicates well with main contractors, consultants, suppliers and site teams
• Works well in a close-knit team and can handle several tender, invoicing and subcontractor payment deadlines at once

This is a full-time, office-based position at our premises in Blackheath, Cape Town.

Preference will be given to applicants who already live in the Cape T own area. We will

not cover relocation costs.

• Market-related and in line with experience and qualifications.

Applications close on 31 October 2026
.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your

application unsuccessful. Personal information will be processed in line with POPIA.

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