QUANTITY SURVEYOR Ref: DCC 0000328 – Debswana Diamond Company – Technical Services

Closing Date: Saturday, 17 February, 2018
Job Category: Mining
Job Location: Orapa

Debswana Diamond Company – Technical Services would like to invite suitably qualifi ed innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

Job Summary
To plan, manage and execute the Quantity Surveying and Project Estimating function; manages pre and post contract cost control through implementation of contract.

 

Key activities
Performs the following;

Measurement for preparation of tender documents (using interpreted information from drawings, BOQs etc.)
Valuations and Certification of work done during construction for interim payment purposes.
Preparation of final accounts including initial negotiation where necessary with contractors.
Assist with adjudication of contractual claims.

Coordinates and checks Estimation-related integration between project management work, support work, and technical/specialist work, including inter-technical/specialist work.
Creates, develops, and adjusts Estimates during each project stage.

 

Refine the levels of Estimation accuracy through project life-cycle stages.
Ensures and monitors transfer of Estimation-data between financial, accounting, planning, and procurement systems; the review of errors arising from such transfers, and coordinates actions to rectify such errors in projects.
Ensures control over Estimation-related contractual obligations (e.g., the impact and management of escalation).
Monitors the effectiveness of Estimation standards and procedures, and recommends necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement.

Manages and controls allocated funds and operates within approved parameters.
Manages subordinates’ key effectiveness areas by setting, monitoring and reviewing performance and taking remedial action as necessary.

 

Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustain business performance.
Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance.
Coordinates the safety, health, and environmental program in area of responsibility

Minimum Education or Qualifications:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
Relevant accreditation e.g. ASAQS, RICS, PrQS etc.
Advanced training in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Safety, Health and Environment training.

 

Key Skills and Experience:

Minimum of four (4) or more years post qualification experience in Construction and/or mining environment.

Application Instructions:

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply by visiting us on http://www.debswana.com/careers to register and apply.

Tenable at Orapa, Letlhakane & Damtshaa Mines