Quantity Surveying Intern

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  ZA - Durban, 3rd Floor Ncondo Chambe

AECOM SA (Pty) Ltd invites applications from currently enrolled National Diploma students in Quantity Surveying who are required to complete their P1 and/or P2 practical training as part of their qualification requirements. The intern will be exposed to a live, complex infrastructure project and will be supported by a qualified supervisor throughout the placement.

The intern will be exposed to, and will assist with, the following activities under the supervision of a qualified Quantity Surveyor:

• Introduction to the project scope, contract documentation, Bills of Quantities, and AECOM's quality management system.
• Measurement and Quantification:
  Assist with the measurement and quantification of civil and structural works in accordance with the Standard System of Measuring Building Work (ASAQS) or relevant infrastructure measurement standards.
• Cost Reporting:
  Exposure to cost planning, cost control, and the preparation of cost reports under supervision.
• Contract Administration:
  Assist with contract administration tasks including the processing of payment certificates, variation orders, and contractor claims under the NEC or FIDIC contract framework applicable to the project.
• Procurement Support:
  Exposure to procurement documentation, tender adjudication processes, and subcontractor management.
• Technical Reporting:
  Assist with the compilation of QS reports, data capture, and document management.
• Health, Safety and Environment:
  Introduction to project-specific health, safety, and environmental requirements.

• Currently enrolled in a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying at a recognised University of Technology. Must require P1 and/or P2 practical training as a formal component of the qualification.
• Must be in good academic standing. Applicants must submit their most recent academic transcripts with their application.
• No prior work experience required. Tertiary-level knowledge and coursework is sufficient.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Exposure to CCS Candy, ASAQS-compliant software, or any quantity surveying measurement software is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be available for the full duration of the placement (6 or 12 months) as confirmed by the University of Technology.

A monthly stipend will be provided in accordance with the CIDB Standard for Developing Skills Through Infrastructure Contracts (April 2026).

• Certified copies of academic transcripts / results.
• SA
• Letter from the University of Technology confirming the P1/P2 practical training requirement and the required duration of the placement.

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