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Pipeline Opportunity Real Estate Cost Manager Quantity Surveyor

Deloitte


Job Location:

Midrand - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking Professional Cost Managers/ Quantity Surveyors at junior and senior levels to join our dynamic growing team in Johannesburg over the next 6 months and thus this is a pipeline role*.

The ideal individual should have a strong background in cost management feasibilities commercial controls cost estimation financial reporting and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Estimation: 

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) where needed. Experience in CostX is advantageous.
  • Provide detailed feasibility studies for a wide range of Real Estate projects and accurate  cost advice throughout the design implement and construction phases.

Contract Admin Tendering & Procurement:

  • Manage tender processes including preparation of prequalification tender lists tender documents and evaluation of bids. Experience in PPP projects advantageous
  • Negotiate with contractors subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and value for money
  • Experience with JBCC / FIDIC / GCC advantageous
  • Administer cost control Interim valuations progress payments change orders and final accounts
  • Manage contractual KPIs
  • Monthly reporting and monitoring against approved budgets cash flows and pre-approved targets

*Pipeline Role: We are proactively building a talent pipeline for future opportunities. While there is no immediate opening at present we welcome applications from candidates who are interested in being considered for upcoming roles. If your skills and experience align with our future hiring needs we will reach out when a suitable position becomes available.


Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
  • Professional Registration (Mandatory): Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with the SACQSP or RICS.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years in quantity surveying within the built environment.
  • 3 to 4 years experience at management level

Technical Competencies:

Proficient in Dimension X CostX WinQS and Microsoft Excel for measurement and cost management.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Excellent analytical negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other business units within Deloitte and the client.
  • Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
  • Demonstrate high energy initiative and a willingness to learn and grow.
  • Communicate and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Additional Information :

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country in everything we do every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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