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Junior Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000402/LL

Date posted:

Friday, April 17, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

20000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

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.

POSITION INFO:

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
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