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Quantity Surveyor

Control costs, estimates, and contracts for construction and infrastructure projects.

payments Avg: R52,000

description Overview

Quantity Surveyors prepare cost estimates, measure quantities, manage variations, and support contract administration. Strong demand exists in construction, civil projects, and property development.

**A Day in the Life:**
Cost planning, measurement, claims/variations, and progress payment certification.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Review project costs and procurement status

10:00

Measurement and BOQ updates

13:00

Variations, claims, and contractor queries

15:30

Cost reports and stakeholder updates

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior QS

0-2

Step 2

Quantity Surveyor

2-6

Step 3

Senior QS

6-10

Step 4

Commercial Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 30,000 - R 85,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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