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A client of Tumaini Consulting is looking for a Junior to Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with applications closing on 28 December 2026. The role suits a commercially minded professional with construction-sector experience and strong cost management skills.
About the company and the work
Tumaini Consulting is a recruitment and staffing agency placing people across a range of industries. Its client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for exciting, large-scale construction projects in Johannesburg, where the successful candidate will work on commercial buildings, data centres, rehabilitation or other complex construction projects. The advert notes that the agency’s name means “hope” in Swahili, reflecting its philosophy of working towards a brighter tomorrow.
Role details and duties
The Quantity Surveyor will handle the commercial and cost side of construction projects. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing bills of quantities, cost estimates and tender documentation; conducting cost planning, measurement and quantity take-offs; managing procurement processes and subcontractor packages; analysing tenders, quotations and contractual documentation; monitoring project expenditure and preparing financial reports; assessing progress claims, valuations and payment certificates; managing variations, contractual claims and final accounts; and assisting with cost forecasting, budget control and commercial risk management.
Requirements
The advert states the following requirements: approximately 3 or more years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience; a BSc Honours or BTech in Quantity Surveying; experience with commercial buildings, data centres, rehabilitation or other complex construction projects; fluency in Afrikaans and English, which is essential; a strong understanding of construction cost control, procurement and contract administration; and proficiency in CCS Candy and BuildSmart, which will be advantageous.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24 by Tumaini Consulting, and the Apply button on this page takes you to the original advert, where you can submit your application. The advert also gives the agency’s engineering jobs email address and telephone number, and notes that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Apply only through the original advert, and be wary of anyone asking for payment to process an application.
Practical tips
Lead with your quantity surveying qualification and your years of relevant experience, and give examples of bills of quantities, cost plans and final accounts you have handled on commercial or complex projects. Mention your Afrikaans and English fluency prominently, since it is stated as essential, and note any CCS Candy or BuildSmart experience.
How the process works
Click the Apply button on this page to reach the original Careers24 advert, where you can submit your application. The advert states that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates, so if you do not hear back, your application was not shortlisted on this occasion.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not the employer. All details above come from the original advert, and you should confirm them there before applying. The role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, the salary is stated as R25,000 to R33,333 per month, and applications close on 28 December 2026. Note that the agency’s client is not named in the advert.
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