QUANTITY SURVEYING TECHNICIAN – Gwanda State University 182 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the
following posts:
Gwanda State University is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates
and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL PLANNING, WORKS AND ESTATES

1.5.1 Quantity Surveying Technician (1 Post)

Qualifications

 Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification in Quantity
Surveying.
 Possession of a Certificate in Project Management is an added advantage.
Experience and Qualities
 Minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience.
 A team player.
 Ability to use Microsoft Office Package and Quantity Surveying software.
 Knowledge of the Tendering Process.
 Able to work under minimum supervision.
 Ability to read construction drawings.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Attends meetings with various University Departments/Units to document
requirements for projects in order to prepare project scopes and/or bills of
quantities as required.
 Measuring construction works for University infrastructural projects.
 Assists in the Technical Evaluation of tenders.
 Preparing projects cost estimates and material schedules.
 Preparing of projects cost variation schedules and project cost
reconciliations.

Advising on project cost cutting measures.
 Liaise with the Department’s Clerk of Works on project sites to obtain
relevant information on ongoing and completed construction works.

Conditions of Service

Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.