{Sunda International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

A Reputable Real Estate Company is looking for suitably qualified and competent persons to fill the above vacant position.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor of Science (BSc) Major in Quantity Survey/Building Construction with at least 5 years work experience in a Real Estate or large Construction Company
•  Must have adequate budget management experience
•  Must be familiar with the Budget market, and Prices of construction materials/rates
•  Must have knowledge in Project Budget and the Operations of Project Budget Systems
•  Must be able to interpret drawing/specification/Isometric Drawings/Plans, etc
•  Must possess the ability to bid/tender & manage the tendering process

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly Email CVs and relevant Certificates to:

hr.real@sunda.com

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

{Ghana Cocoa Board,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The Ghana Cocoa Board invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the under above mentioned position.

Purpose:
To provide up-to-date Quantity Surveying Services to the General Service Department.

Duties:

•  Measures construction work
•  Prepares tender/contract documents and tender evaluation reports
•  Reviews tender documents prepared by Consultants for the Board’s projects and vets payment certificates prepared by Consultants
•  Prepares payment certificates for Contractors engaged on the Board’s projects
•  Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s Degree in Building Technology plus two (2) years satisfactory working experience or
•  BSc in Building Technology, plus a recognized professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of five (5) years Post Qualification working experience
•  Must be a member of Ghana Institution of Surveyors
•  Must have strong skills in contract Management
•  Must have strong leadership and Management Skills, including time Management
•  Must have Analytical and negotiation skills
•  Must be a person of high integrity, credibility and good interpersonal skills
•  Must be computer literate

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications and curriculum vitae with copies of certificates to the following address:

Director, Human Resource
Ghana Cocoa Board
P. O. BOX 933
Accra

Closing Date:  10 August, 2012

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

The Government of the Republic of Ghana (GOG) is in the final stages of securing a loan and a grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB) amounting to UA 70 million. The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) is the executing agency for the project. The loan is meant to finance the Development of Skills for Industry Project (DSIP). The project is expected to establish a high quality, equitable, market-responsive and cost-effective technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system in order to increase the number of immediately employable Ghanaian graduates; restructure the skills development sector to ensure increasing access, reduce the skills gap; modernize equipment; train teachers and generally improve the quality and relevance of TVET offerings.

COTVET now intends to apply part of the proceeds of this facility to eligible payments under the contract for the engagement of suitably qualified individuals for the following position to be based at the Project Support Unit of the Council for Technical and Vocational Educational and Training (COTVET) in Accra;

Quantity Surveyor (1 No):

•  Review the submissions of the project design and supervision consultants to ensure consistency with the project objectives. The submissions to be reviewed include bills of quantities (BoQs) for civil and electro-mechanical works and drawings. The QS will also review the quantities in the BoQs against the drawings;
•  Prepare cost estimates for civil and electro-mechanical works and drawings;
•  Refine and consolidate the scope of work int e BoQs in order to fit within the budget allocation for each individual school;
•  Review the Confidential Cost Estimates and Unit costs submitted by the consultants in line with the prevailing market rates;
•  Review of specifications and details;
•  Ensure the safe keeping and documentation of all project records in both electronic and hard copies formats;
•  Participate in bid evaluation for contracts for civil works

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and Experience:
The Project Quantity Surveyor will have the following qualifications and experience:-

•  A University Degree (Honours) in Building Technology, Quantity Surveying/Building Economics or its equivalent from a recognized University;
•  A minimum of eight (8) years post graduate relevant experience of which at least four (4) should have been in handling large projects in a busy professional work environment, most probably spread over wide geographical areas;
•  Have registration with the relevant Professional Body in Ghana or others recognized in Ghana with a valid practicing certificate;
•  Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and with MS Office Suite;
•  Extensive experience, working knowledge and familiarity with international funding agency procedures/ and or large private sector construction contracts;
•  Demonstrate experience in contract management and administration of complex/multiple projects with several contracts running concurrently;
•  Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

How To Apply For The Job

The Ministry of Education, acting through COTVET (The Project Implementing Agency), now invites interested and qualified individuals to submit typewritten application letters and curriculum vitae indicating that they are qualified to perform the services for a position described above. These should include:

•  Description of similar assignments
•  Experience in similar conditions
•  Availability of appropriate of appropriate skills

Written expressions of interest must be delivered by 4.00p.m on 25th July, 2012 at the address below:

The Project Coordinator
Project Support Unit
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
P. O. Box M651
Accra

Attn: Procurement Specialist

Location: H/No 2, 2nd Nii Kokonya Road, East Legon, Near American House
Telephone: 0202-052208
Email: procurement@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 25th July, 2012