Gauteng: Quantity Surveyor / Buyer / Stock Controller posted by Recruit-It

Job purpose:
To manage the complete lifecycle of project materials and costs from the company’s central office. You will oversee accurate estimation and contract management (Quantity Surveying), cost-effective procurement of specialized electrical and automation equipment via Sage (Buying), and precise tracking of inventory from the central warehouse to various project sites (Stock Control).
 
Key responsibilities:
Quantity surveying and cost control:

• Estimation: Measure, compile and price Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for electrical reticulation, switchgear, containment, and BMS networks using project drawings.
• Cost variations: Identify, price, and submit variation orders (VOs) for changes in electrical designs or site instructions.
• Claims management: Prepare monthly interim valuations and progress claims for main contractors or clients.
• Subcontractor: Measure and certify works completed by subcontractors when required.
• Financial reporting: Reconcile final project costs against original budgets to evaluate project profitability.

 
Buying and procurement:

• Sourcing: Procure specialized electrical components (cables, containment, switchgear, distribution boards) and BMS hardware (controllers, sensors, actuators) from approved vendors.
• Order processing: Generate and issue accurate Purchase Orders (POs) through Sage based on approved project drawings and technical specs.
• Negotiation: Negotiate bulk pricing, discounts, and payment terms with electrical wholesalers and automation suppliers.
• Supplier management: Monitor supplier lead times closely from the office to ensure long-lead items arrive on schedule to prevent site delays.

 
Office-based stock control and logistics:

• Sage inventory management: Maintain absolute accuracy of the inventory system within Sage, tracking high-value items (copper cabling, programmable controllers, etc.).
• Logistics coordination: Coordinate with project and contract managers to arrange in time dispatch of materials from the warehouse or directly to specific construction sites.
• Reconciliation: Match physical delivery documentation against Goods Received Notes (GRNs) or delivery notes, Sage POs, and supplier invoices to clear payments.
• Stock audits: Oversee and reconcile regular stock takes at the central warehouse, actively investigating any stock variances.

 
Job requirements and qualifications:

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or Supply Chain/Logistics Management.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience within the construction sector, specifically working with electrical contracting or BMS/automation technologies.
• System skills: Proficiency in Microsoft software and Sage (Accounting, Inventory, or Job Costing modules) would be beneficial.
• Technical knowledge: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings, single-line diagrams, and instrumentation diagrams from an office environment.
• Attributes: Strong negotiation skills, high attention to administrative details, and excellent communication skills to coordinate between office, warehouse, and site teams.
• Prerequisites: Must have valid drivers’ license and own vehicle

 
System Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook.
Sage (Accounting / Inventory Management) experience would be beneficial.