Cape Town City Centre: Quantity Surveyor posted by First Fit Shopfitters

About the Role

First Fit Shopfitters, a fast-growing company offering shopfitting services and quality products, is seeking a competent Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a key member of our Projects and Costing Team, you will play a crucial role in managing costs relating to manufacturing projects from inception to completion. Your exceptional interpersonal skills, numerical and analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft packages will be essential in ensuring projects are completed within the allocated budget while maintaining required standards and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management: Assist in the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Measurement & Valuation: Take measurements and valuations of work done on-site and prepare bills of quantities.
• Contract Administration: Support in the administration of contracts, including reviewing and agreeing on variations and managing claims.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports, including cost tracking and analysis, and present these to senior management.
• Supplier Management: Assist in the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks in the project and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Cost Control: Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs are kept within the approved budget, highlighting any deviations or potential overspend.
• Compliance: Ensure that all work complies with statutory requirements and regulations.
• Support Senior Team Members: Provide general support to senior members and the wider project team, including attending meetings and preparing documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft packages (eg. MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint) and quantity surveying software.

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Not specified.

Closing Date for Applications

17th March 2026