About The Building Company

The Building Company (TBCo) is a major South African corporate group specialized in the sourcing, distribution, wholesale, and retail of building materials and hardware products. Headquartered in Cape Town, it has been in operation for over 30 years and maintains a footprint of over 180 stores and sites across Southern Africa.

Application Details

Job Purpose

Job Description

The main purpose of the job is to compile list of building materials, supply and fit items, plant and equipment and labour costs – off plan.

1. Responsible for receiving building plan from customer or builder
2. Listing building material requirement
3. Listing labour requirements as per the company’s policies and procedures
4. Costing building materials
5. Measuring quantities from plan
6. Measuring building material quantities manually
7. Liaising with customers and builders and attaining monthly sales budgets
8. Making structured calls to existing customers
9. Ensuring that estimating area is kept neat and tidy and free of obstruction
10. Assisting with serving customers
11. Adhering to safety policies and procedures
12. To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Job Requirements

• Grade 12
• National Diploma:  Quantity Surveying
• 2-year relevant experience
• Relevant product/system knowledge