Johannesburg: Quantity Surveyor / Buyer / Stock Controller

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Buyer/Stock Controller to manage the complete lifecycle of project materials and costs from our central office in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will oversee accurate estimation and contract management, cost-effective procurement of specialized electrical and automation equipment, and precise tracking of inventory.

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.

Requirements

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or Supply Chain/Logistics Management.
• Experience: 25 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.

Qualifications

• No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.