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VACANCY: Civil Site Quantity Surveyor

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A Durban, South Africa-based construction company seeks a Civil Site Quantity Surveyor to ensure profitability and efficiency of a Civil Engineering project. Purpose To play a pivotal role in ensuring the profitability and efficiency of a Civil Engineering project Experience Required 5-10 years’ quantity surveying experience working in a contracting environment on large civil works, roads and earthworks projects Qualifications required • National Diploma in Building or BTech in Quantity Surveying • Computer literate with proficiency in CCS Candy/BuildSmart Competencies Required Knowledge of relevant construction contracts and regulations Proficiency in CCS Candy Software Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to work well in a team and independently If you qualify for the position and you would like to apply send your details to  vacancies@hardhatpro.co.za You can follow our WhatsAPP channel for informative content on the har
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FACTS: Here is why the infrastructure sector is more open to corruption risk than other sectors..

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According to OECD research, 15 percent of international bribery cases occurred in the construction sector. We look at the reasons why this industry is more open to corruption than any other industry. 


The very nature of large infrastructure projects – such as roads, railways and social housing projects – leave them more open to corruption risks than other sectors here is why:
  • The scale of infrastructure projects is huge. The cost of building dams, roads, airports and railways can be tens of billions of dollars, making it easier to conceal bribes and inflate costs.
  • No two projects are the same, making it difficult to compare and easy to inflate costs.
  • Multiple approvals, licenses and permits are required throughout a project’s lifecycle, creating opportunities for bribery.
  • Poor procurement processes can encourage collusion among companies bidding for contracts.
  • Materials and quality of work are often hidden, e.g. steel is covered in concrete, brickwork is covered with plaster, and cables and pipes enclosed in service ducts. This makes it easy for bribes to be paid to certify or approve defective or non-existent work.

Corruption on large infrastructure projects can lead to skyrocketing costs, and projects that either do not fully meet the needs of the community, or even cause harm to communities. Those who suffer most are those who are most dependent on public goods and services – often the poorest and most marginalized people. Because women represent a higher share of the world’s poor, women can be disproportionately affected.

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