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Updated: 10 May 2013
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Quantity Surveyor 2013 Total Pay (?
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R100,201 - R422,654
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SalaryR97,940 - R397,951  
   
BonusR0.00 - R33,587  
Profit SharingR0.00 - R233,866  
CommissionR0.00 - R35,494  
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R100,201 - R422,654  
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Country: South Africa | Currency: ZAR | Updated: 10 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 559

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Job Description for Quantity Surveyor

A quantity surveyor, also known as a cost engineer, is responsible for determining the cost of a given construction project with respect to materials, labor, and time. Construction suppliers will place their bids for a project, and the quantity surveyor typically follows and measures a project from the beginning to the end.

Although the quantity surveyor may be considered an independent role in the construction process, they will usually report to a project manager, a project director, or an architect. While many people in this position are contracted by government bodies, it is not uncommon for them to take on and plan smaller private projects as well, assuring that no costs, materials, or labor go outside the previously approved schedule. They act as the middleman between the contractor and the contracted company, so they must be good at negotiating, and also they must be able to present complicated ideas in a simple way.

A quantity surveyor must be personable and reasonable, but also have good math skills and knowledge of the use of space. Creativity and innovation also help in this position, as well as being up to date with current building practices. It is not necessary to have a degree in quantity surveying, but a general degree with a postgraduate course in quantity surveying is typically preferred. In some cases, companies will contract a person and train them into this position. Schedules vary greatly depending on the deadline associated with the construction project and the work takes place both onsite and in an office.
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Salary Range

ConstructionR95,029 - R423,458
ConsultingR95,104 - R435,445
Engineering ServicesR110,880 - R447,372
Civil Engineering ConstructionR101,627 - R431,640
Commercial and Residential Construction and DevelopmentR98,992 - R425,877
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Female
27%
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Male
73%
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Salary:R138,645 - R298,016 R147,445 - R297,614
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
58%
5-9 years
30%
10-19 years
7%
20 years or more
1%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 43% dental benefits Dental: 5%
vision benefits Vision: 4% employee benefits None: 56%

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Quantity Surveyor

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R100,201 - R422,654
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
R56,232 - R247,308
Junior Quantity Surveyor
R54,603 - R219,643
Student Services Coordinator
R53,311 - R215,379
 
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Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor
R300,828 - R929,145
Project Quantity Surveyor
R93,580 - R611,758
Project Manager, Construction
R133,486 - R831,321
 

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