Mining Quantity Surveyor - Centurion Verfied Gold Badge

R 500000 per annum Centurion, Gauteng Centurion, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 19-06-2017 7:37:18 AM
14-08-2017 7:37:18 AM
This highly successful company supplying estimating and project management software to a large number of local and international mining companies requires the expertise of a Technical Consultant to be based in Pretoria.

The primary objective of this position for the client is to acquire a candidate with in-depth knowledge of Project Budgeting/Cost Engineering and Project Cost Control. Experience in either Mining (Underground/Open Cast) or Mass Earthworks/Civil Works will be advantageous.

The ideal candidate requires in-depth knowledge concerning cost engineering; planning; project cost control and should preferably be an estimator or quantity surveyor. Candidate should be experienced in and understand estimation and project cost control process.

The Candidate requires experience in the use of our estimating and budgeting software – Candy Estimating and Project Control software. The successful candidate will undergo an extensive in-house training program to gain the required software product and industry experience to fulfil the key responsibilities as listed below.

Your primary key responsibilities will be:
• Development of Candy estimating master files for use by Mining Contractors, Mining Houses as well as EPCM Engineering firms.
• Developed a Candy Estimating and Projects control demonstration estimate.
• Assist with the development of training course documentation to ensure that the courses are mining specific and technically sound.
• Consulting with clients on mine cost engineering in relation to the Candy product.
• Assist with Software development to help customised the Candy product for the mining industry.
• Development of technical documentation related to the Candy product and the mining environment.
• Present Software Product Training Courses.
• Provide specialised software Support (Telephonically and On-line)
• Present Technical product demonstrations.

To deliver the above, you should have the following:
• Costing experience in the mining, mass earthworks or civil works industry
• Planning knowledge regarding mining, mass earthworks or civil works projects
• Project operations knowledge
• Microsoft office knowledge
• Candy Estimating and Project Control Software experience.

Personal attributes:
• Self-motivated
• Customer service orientated
• A team player
• Energy and drive
• Results and goal-orientated
• Communication skills
• Planning and prioritising
• Attention to detail
• Resilience