Quantity Surveyor

Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Sugar Company is the leading Sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Estate Support Services Department.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR (C5) x 1 – PERMANENT

This position will be reporting to the Estate Maintenance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities

Support engineering works for effective cost management in maintenance, renovations and construction.
Provide BOQs for proposed works, at design and contracting stage.
Advise on cost effective maintenance of residential and other properties.
Ensure that all works are signed off against the BOQ’s and the appropriate standards as agreed in a works contract.
Ensure best practice quantity surveying practices to deliver cost effective installations without compromising quality.
Adhere to in-Country SHERQ standards and promote world class safety practices
Prepare Bills of Quantities for tenders, carry out evaluations, analyse quotes and provide technical guidance to the adjudication team.
Prepare estimates of works and provide guidance on the best procurement method for the particular job.
Monitor effective use of materials, labour and equipment.
Provide guidance to the procurement team on quality, quantity and time delivery of materials
Adhere to all principles of cost saving measures throughout the lifecycle of a structure during design, implementation, operations, demolition and waste management
Prepare estimates and budgets for decision making
Ensuring that purchase orders are done in accordance with section requirements (in terms
of quality, usage and price) and that, material are correctly specified and ordered timely.
Provide technical and professional advice on designs and drawings to ensure conformity to accepted standards and safety whilst being cost effective.
Give priority to safety, quality and environmental principles and practices, for all
maintenance and projects, advising the line functions accordingly.
Monitor and report on project progress using Best Practice Quantity Surveying practices to certify project progress during execution
Sign off all works in line with BOQ’s, Quality Control Processes and legislative
requirements.
Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
Keep current with industry standards and best practices, to provide current and effective recognized solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

Full grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor’s degree in building science or quantity surveying or construction management (with training in measurements)
Preferably 3 years’ experience in industrial installations or building services.
Ability to accurately interpret drawings and clients need
Computer skills (Microsoft office and Microsoft projects)
Ability to negotiate and influence others
Leadership and communication skills
Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner
Email: careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – Quantity Surveyor” in the subject line.
All internal employees are required to complete the Internal Application Form and obtain relevant signatures when applying for vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 22nd May 2025.

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.
Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.