Role: Junior Quantity Surveyor

Industry: Construction / Mining / Project Services

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent

Our client is currently recruiting for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Project Services team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in contract administration and quantity surveying to contribute to high-impact projects across the construction and mining sectors.

As a Contracts Administrator, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and management of contracts and related documentation

• Apply sound knowledge of NEC and FIDIC standard forms of contracts

• Support the development of accurate cost estimates and budgets for construction projects

• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions

• Maintain organized and up-to-date contract records

• Prepare and issue progress reports and payment certificates

• Assist with contract variations, extensions, and claims

• Support valuation of completed work for interim and final payments

• Contribute to tender documentation, adjudication, and bid evaluations

• Review and validate contractor and subcontractor invoices and claims

• Uphold ethical standards in all contractual and commercial activities

• Assist in developing procedures and standards for contract administration and commercial management

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field (minimum)

• 3–5 years of proven experience in contracts administration within construction or mining

• Strong working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contract forms

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Experience managing contract documentation, variations, site instructions, and claims

• Understanding of tendering processes and contract law practices

• South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency

• Based in Cape Town