About the position
Our client in the property development sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team based in Matsapha. This role offers exposure across residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments, with involvement from feasibility through to project close-out. The successful candidate will support the commercial function by driving cost control, procurement efficiency, and value protection across multiple developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and management of development budgets from feasibility through to completion
- Provide cost input into feasibility studies, development appraisals, and funding models
- Monitor project costs, cash flow, and cost-to-complete forecasts
- Support procurement strategy development and manage tender processes
- Administer construction contracts (JBCC or similar) from a developer perspective
- Assess contractor payments, variations, and claims
- Assist in the preparation of final accounts and commercial close-out
- Compile monthly cost reports and drawdown reports for stakeholders and funders
- Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks
- Liaise with consultants, contractors, project managers, and finance teams
- Conduct site visits and attend regular project meetings across South Africa and Eswatini
Minimum Requirements
- eSwatini National
- BSc or BTech in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
- 3-5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
- Experience on developer-side or design-and-build property development projects advantageous
- Solid understanding of JBCC contracts
- Strong knowledge of construction cost management and development economics
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with QS measurement software
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites, primarily in Eswatini and South Africa
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Desired Skills:
- Quantity Surveying
- Property Development
- JBCC Contracts
- Construction Cost Management
- Development Economics
- QS Measurement Software
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