Junior Quantity Surveyor
Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
- R20,000 - R30,000 per month
- Permanent Junior position
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Johannesburg
- Posted 17 Apr 2026 by Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
- Expires in 28 days
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Job 2637402 - Ref DUR000402
About the position
Dynamic construction company is looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on site working on high end residential, commercial and industrial projects in Gauteng.
The position will support the site and commercial team through accurate measurement, payment certification and contractual administration on live construction projects ranging from R50m to R300m under JBCC contracts.
This is a site-based QS role designed to build strong fundamentals in contractor-side commercial management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Measurement & Valuations
- Measure works from drawings and site for:
- Monthly subcontractor payment certificates
- Progress valuations
- Variations and dayworks
- Prepare and update subcontractor measurement sheets and claim backup
- Assist with final account measurements
Subcontractor Payment Administration
- Receive, check and prepare monthly subcontractor payment claims
- Reconcile claimed quantities against site progress
- Prepare payment certificates for approval by the Project QS
- Track retention, materials on site and payment status
Site & Contract Administration
- Maintain accurate records of:
- Site Instructions
- Variation orders
- Correspondence and claim support
- Assist with JBCC-compliant documentation and registers
Site Interface
- Work closely with: Site Engineer, Foremen, Subcontractors
- Verify work completed on site to support claims and valuations
Requirements:
- BSc in Quantity Surveying
- 1–2 years’ experience in a contractor or site-based QS role
- Exposure to: Measurement, Subcontractor payment claims, High End Residential Experience is a bonus
- Working knowledge of JBCC contracts
- Basic familiarity with CCS Candy or Excel-based measurement systems
Desired Skills:
- quantity surveyor
- construction
- measurements
Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
About the agency
Assegai Recruitment’s purpose is to find and place talented, motivated and dedicated people wanting to make their next career move.
We are specialists in the professional search and selection of engineering, supply chain and construction industry candidates for permanent and contract placements.
Our aim is to create a successful alignment between a company’s human resourcing needs and a career-seekers aspirations and so building long lasting relationships between employer and employees.
We provide advice and assistance in all areas of the recruitment process and aim to help all parties on their mutual path of growth and development.
Based in Durban, we service clients across South Africa.
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