Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior QS Surveyor to join our team at Durpro Workforce Solutions. As a Junior QS Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of estimates and quotes issued by clients, while also assisting the sales team with quotations and estimates.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy of all estimates and quotes issued by clients.
- Liaising with the sales team and customers to understand and receive correct specifications.
- Assist Sales Team with Quotations & Estimates.
- Creating accurate and complete quotes/estimations from information that has been sent through via RFQs, tender requests and drawings.
- Update and maintain filing systems for the effectiveness of the Estimating Office.
- Maintain the CRM system for admin details relating to customers.
- Tender Estimations, Administration & Submission.
- Quoting for cold rooms, freezer rooms and insulated panels and attending to RFQs in a timeous manner.
- Review and assess cost estimates.
- Identify labour, material, costs and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints and any related documents.
- Prepare detailed cost estimate reports.
- Creating bill of materials when required.
- Collecting quotes from material suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Evaluating the project cost effectiveness or profitability.
- Working with the sales team to prepare estimates for bids/tenders to clients.
- Attending to walk-in panel sales and handling technical sales.
- Processing works orders and liaising with the factory and co-ordinate deliveries sites and clients.
- Breakdown scope of work into definable tasks and creating job numbers on Syspro.
- Other miscellaneous tasks to support the estimating/operations departments and general sales administration.
Requirements
- Excel
- Reading of drawings
- Computer skills
- Studied quantity surveyor BTECH or BCOM degree
Qualifications
- WINQS or RIB Candy programme experience
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary will be discussed during the interview process.
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About Manufacturing Production Jobs in South Africa
Manufacturing production positions are a vital component of the South African economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to oversee and optimize their production processes. Typically, this field is characterized by a moderate job market growth rate, driven by increasing demand for goods and services from domestic and international markets. Generally, job seekers in this sector can expect to find opportunities across a range of industry sectors, including manufacturing, processing, and food production.
The typical salary range for manufacturing production positions in South Africa varies widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While it is difficult to provide an exact figure, a broad estimate would be in the range of R500 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior or specialized roles potentially exceeding this range. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries may vary significantly, and job seekers should research specific companies and industry sectors to understand the prevailing market rates.
Common skills required for manufacturing production positions include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and experience with quality control and assurance processes. Other valuable skills may include proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, inventory management systems, or statistical process control (SPC). Oftentimes, job seekers with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a related field are well-suited for these roles.
Manufacturing production positions can be found across various industry sectors, including the manufacturing sector, where companies produce goods such as machinery, equipment, and components. Other common sectors include the food processing industry, which produces packaged foods and beverages, and the chemical industry, which manufactures a range of products, including plastics, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals.
Career development opportunities for manufacturing production professionals are generally good, with many companies investing in employee training and development programs. Typically, job seekers can expect to progress through roles such as quality control supervisor or operations manager, before potentially taking on senior leadership positions or moving into specialized fields, such as supply chain management or innovation consulting.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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