Senior Advisor Quantity Surveying , Generation, Megawatt Park

Eskom generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45% of the electricity used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers and redistributors. Additional power stations and major power lines are being built to meet rising electricity demand in South Africa. Eskom will continue to focus on improving and strengthening its core business of electricity generation, transmission, trading and distribution.Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

B-Degree/B-Tech in Built Environment / Commerce / Human Science at NQF 7 with 360 Credits.

Related Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years in Quantity Surveying / Cost Engineering in the Built environment

Skills and Competencies

Leadership

Achievement oriented

Integrity and values

Business acumen

Communication and engagement

Couching and mentoring

Behavioral

Dealing with complexity

Decision making

Influencing and persuading

Providing direction through change

Resilience and flexibility

Working with authority

Knowledge

Quantity surveying

Earned value management (EVM)

Planning and scheduling

Project management

Contracts management

Cost engineering

Construction management

Skill

Analysis / judgement / problem solving skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Negotiation / persuasiveness

Planning and organising

Key Responsibilities

Perform functions and advise on quantity surveying standard services provided throughout the project life cycle.

Draft cost estimates for capital investment projects

Monitor consultants, contractors, and supplier performance (quantity and cost)

Draft, review, measure and control the effectiveness of enquiry documentation.

Reconcile and forecast expenditure.

Mentor and coach quantity surveying personnel

Comply to all Eskom and site related governance and safety, health, environment, risk, and quality.