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This free service is intended to get people with Candy skills into the right jobs using Candy software, so we won't be posting general positions for crane operators, tilers or company chairmen...
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CONSTRUCTION COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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RECRUITING
We are a highly successful company supplying estimating and project management software to a large number of local and international construction companies. Thousands of Candy Systems are in use around the world.
We are looking for 5 people to join our Centurion team (South Africa) to assist with marketing, user support, training and administration.
Senior & Junior QS/Estimator
The successful candidate will hold a construction related qualification with 3-8 years practical experience in the construction industry. A good working knowledge of the Candy system, in particular Candy Estimating and Valuations is required.
Senior Planner
The successful candidate will require minimum of 5 years practical planning experience in the construction industry. A good working knowledge of the Candy system, in particular Candy Planning is required.
Travel will form an integral part of the jobs above and will involve visiting existing and prospective clients both locally and internationally. If you are strongly motivated with good presentation skills and enjoy working with people we would like to have you on our team.
Software Licence Controller x 2
Candidates require experience in stock control and general administration. Previous experience with Bookkeeping, debt collecting and accounts in the construction industry will be an advantage.
Remuneration packages is highly negotiable.
Please send a covering letter and CV to: PO Box 364, Bedfordview, 2008 or FAX: (011) 455 1343 or email: jobs@ccssa.com |
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| Construction Project Manager - Programme Manager - CCS : Site Plan |
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| Durban based project management consultancy seeks experienced CCS Site Planner for multi disciplined project in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Minimum requirements : qualification in the Built Environment Sector and 10 years management experience in construction. Salary negotiable for the right candidate. |
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yogesh@tqm.co.za
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| Construction Project Manager - Ref: 68468 |
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| Our client, a professional project and construction management company, have been around since 1993 with their core business consisting of project Management, Construction Management and Development Management. They have earned a reputation for excellence through delivery of of a diverse cross section of building projects on time every time. Through continued growth and ever expanding list of current projects, they are now urgently seeking an independent, experienced and highly capable Construction Project Manager. Looking for change and exposure into a different company? A company that boasts an a fantastic track record of service delivery and excellence? Well with your 5 -10 years working experience gained working on various construction projects including commercial, retail, residential and industrial developments, then look no further than this recent opportunity. Based in the heart of the Northern suburbs, their head office is an ideal location to get your career moving in the right direction and to finally start making that Construction/Building/Project Management qualification work for you.
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Cost Analyst - Ref: 67580 |
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| Do you hold a BSc QS tertiary qualification or equivalent? Looking for a chance to work in the Mother City for one of the largest property investment groups in the country? Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of a reputable insurance house, with special focus on property development within the retail and commercial sectors and they are looking to take on board two Cost Analysts for one of their Cape Town branches. The key focus of this role would involve compiling financial viability reports based on the estimates, viabilities or cost reports provided for by the deal originators, development managers and quantity surveyors. The ideal candidate for this position would hold 3-5 years experience in the property development industry with a special emphasis on financial viabilities. Strong communication skills and analytical capabilities are paramount as attention to detail and presentations form a core part of the role. If this sounds like the post you have been searching for please don't waste another second and send through your cv! |
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Cost Consulting Manager - Ref: 66412 |
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| Looking to move your career in a different direction? Ever dreamed of independently running your own business with the financial and logistical support of a major corporation? Our client is the largest property company in South Africa by market capitalisation and assets, valued at over R17 Billion and R22 Billion respectively. Registered as a company since 1987, they have since built up a sizeable portfolio comprising 419 retail, office and industrial properties. They are urgently seeking an ambitious and independent individual who would look to the costing and managerial functions involved in the tenant installations of their commercial properties. They are looking for an individual with the capacity, willingness and drive to run this function of the company as their own business. On average they do roughly R80 Million worth of tenant installation per annum. In the role they are hoping you would be able to fulfil, you would be be responsible for half that amount and therefore able to write your own pay check by commissioning 3% for 'your business' on all work completed. Interested? Ideally you would have a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 3 years working experience within a Costing Environment. |
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Cost/Commercial Manager - Ref: 68349 |
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| Operating internationally, our client provides a full range of consultancy services to both public and private clients in the power sector. With a staff compliment of about 50, based in the Johannesburg Head office, they operate in several other Africans countries as well, adding to their status as global operators. This is a company that is synonymous with providing engineering consultancy services based with technical development, innovation and project management and they hold an impressive pedigree! This is the type of company offering career stability along with a ever-challenging work environment that will keep you interested and on your toes. The position they are hoping to fill is that of a Cost Controller that will see you reporting to the Project Controls Manager. In a nutshell, this role requires the management of the project controls for all aspects of project delivery and to partake in business development activities as and when required. Based in the Johannesburg Head Office your primary responsibility would involve a project based in Burkina Faso along with other medium projects. This position demands an individual of strong will, with an ability to operate within a team, however individual the position. Do you possess excellent organisational and time management skills along with strong communication skills? This is for you! With your ability to effectively follow the Contracts Administration Process from pre-qualification to close out and hand over, this is your chance to establish yourself within a large multinational and prestigious company. |
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Estimating Manager |
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| IREKO Design and Construction Ltd, a member of British American Investment Co. (Mtius) Ltd and a fast expanding company offering a wide range of construction services in Mauritius and Madagascar, currently has exciting and challenging opportunity for an Estimating Manager on contract basis.
Job Purpose: Lead the estimating team and establish estimating processes and procedures. Experience in mentoring and coaching staff is a definite plus.
Profile:
• Preferably, a degree in Quantity Surveying however we are willing to consider Estimating Managers with an Engineering background
• Have as a minimum 7 years experience in Estimating for a Building contractor out of which 3 years as an Estimating Manager
• Competent in computerised estimating packages such as CCS.
• Familiar with tendering process, from beginning to verification of bid proposal
• Extensive experience of planning systems and
• Familiar with working with diverse cultures
Main Accountabilities:
• Planning, organising monitoring and controlling the estimating process
• Efficiently utlise the department resources to meet bid submission dates comfortably.
• Visiting sites for estimating purposes and building up a cost data library especially for the in-house design and build projects the firm undertakes.
• Management and control of the co-ordination of all meetings and their required deliverables in-accordance with agreed Company policy and instructions from senior management.
• Management of the preparation of bills of quantities to facilitate cost plans and preliminary estimates.
• Establishment of a robust library of estimating data held electronically and where necessary in paper format to assist in benchmarking bids and developing standard formats for reviews.
• Establishing cash-flows for each major tender, strategically important to the company.
• Management of the supply change data during the tendering process to effect best costs for all bids and tenders the department put out.
• Keeping and monitoring a current up-to date file on elemental rates for labour, plant and materials in the department.
• Working closely with the Construction Manager for development of the programme and preliminaries requirements of bids.
• Managing all proposals that come through the department.
• Managing the timetable and deliverables for all adjudication meetings held with the senior management team.
• Establishing and assisting in training and development of the estimators in-conjunction with the Commercial Director
Remuneration
An attractive package will be offered to the right candidate.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications in writing, together with a full Curriculum Vitae and a passport size photograph, in an envelope marked with the appropriate references not later than 15th August 2008 to the:
The Human Resources Manager
Ireko Design and Construction Ltd
C/o Quality Living Centre
Royal Road
Castel
Mauritius
www.britishamericaninvestment.com
We reserve the right to call only the best qualified candidates for interview and not to make any appointment following this advertisement.
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ngoburdhun@hcp.intnet.mu
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| Project Programmes Support Manager - Ref: 67758 |
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| Our well established and highly respected company currently handles the largest power and energy projects in Africa. They provide high profile advisory, engineering and project management services in the power sector to governments, utilities and developers and has a strong track record in engineering project assignments. This includes generation projects with the support of the international resources of the group of companies. they require an experienced person at head office level to provide overall project programmes support to the Director Major Energy Projects. This experienced and dynamic professional, who has come through the management of infrastructure projects process will hold a BSc Engineering degree and preferably a contract management diploma or MBL/MBA. With your specialist knowledge of project master planning and scheduling, high level work breakdown structures, budgetary planning and control and project reporting, this role is tailor made for you. |
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Project Quantity Surveyor - Ref: 67364 |
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| Our client has a long standing history dating back to 1934 when they were established. They are a Construction Cost Management Consultancy and Quantity Surveying practice with offices in most of the major cities throughout South Africa. With extensive experience in commercial offices, corporate headquarters, retail and shopping, hotel and leisure to name a few, they were awarded the Professional Management Review (PMR) Diamond Award for excellent service in 2002, 2003, 2006 and again in 2007. Due to increasing work loads they are urgently seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to act on their behalf in building and construction related projects and assisting the clients by ensuring that projects are successfully implemented in time and within set budgets. Having between 5-10 years working experience gathered on a variety of projects, particularly with retail and shopping, leisure and resort developments, you should hold a BSc (QS) or equivalent qualification and be registered with the council of South African Quantity Surveying Profession, (PrQS would be a plus). The above position requires in-depth understanding of the construction processes both building and engineering related particularly with project cost control. Your independent and ambitious nature will go a long way in securing this position with this well respected organisation where quality and service delivery are paramount! |
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Senior Project Manager - Ref: 68040 |
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| With a Development pipeline worth several Billon Rands, our client offers the stability of a 20 year old reputation, coupled with the lack of ‘red tape’ afforded by a streamlined, privately owned company. Cape Town is home to the Head Office of this thriving developer, which has a variety of interests throughout South Africa. As specialists in the residential, commercial and retail property market as well as golf estate development, our clients diverse portfolio could hold the keys to your future! To assist in delivery of their impressive pipeline, our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager who can ‘hit the ground running’. Based in the Mother City you will be working nationally and hold a minimum of 4 years experience in a development role. Are you a top achiever in the market, recognised for your ability to focus on problem solving and project delivery? Then this is an excellent opportunity for someone such as yourself! Someone with local and national expertise who would be able to demonstrate all that they are capable of - whilst being given the support to accomplish what you have only dreamed of.
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Senior Property Project Manager - Ref: 66345 |
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| Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of a reputable insurance house, with special focus on property development within the retail and commercial sectors. Over the last few years they have experienced remarkable growth and are consequently looking for a Senior Property Project Manager to join their ever expanding team. To qualify for this independent yet exciting role on offer, candidates should hold a relevant tertiary qualification in the built environment with PrCPM registration being a definite advantage. A minimum of 5 years working experience with commercial, industrial and retail developements is essential as this role is responsible for the planning, coordinating and controlling of all construction related activities on a group of projects. This involves Project Administration, Project Management, Team management and Vendor and Contract Management. You would effectively be able to communicate at all levels, have strong managerial skills from experience in managing large and diverse groups and be of an independant mind set. Effectively being able to 'hit the ground running!' This is an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that manages and occupies some of the most diverse properties in the South African landscape.
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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| Senior Quantity Surveyor - Ref: 65681 |
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| This is a chance to become part of a service orientated, dynamic and recognised organisation where you can establish yourself as well as your career! Our client, a construction cost management consultancy and quantity surveying practise, was established in 1934 and has since then grown its national profile with its headquarters in Johannesburg and offices in Durban, Cape Town and Pietermaritzberg. They are represented in over 40 countries around the world and have also successfully completed appointments from Cape Town to Cairo as well as East and West Africa. Due to their success which emanates from their service excellence, they are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Durban. The person they are looking for should have a BSc QS behind their name along with 5-10 years working experience on mainly large commercial projects. This includes involvement from pre-contract stage (preparing feasibility and budget estimates) up to post-contract (contract administration - final account and closeout reports). You would be the type of individual that would be able to hit the ground running, take charge of a team and run with a project from it’s inception through to it’s completion. This position requires you to act on behalf of the company in building and construction related projects and to assist the clients in ensuring that the project/s are successfully managed within the set budgets. |
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rcousins@macdonaldandcompany.com
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