New Programme Gives Young Quantity Surveyors a Strong Start

Many students finish their studies but struggle to find the workplace experience they need to register as professionals. This new programme is built to close that gap. It gives young quantity surveyors real support at the exact moment when they need it most: right after graduation.

What the programme offers

• Guidance on how to get professionally registered
• Help with technical skills and real workplace tasks
• Mentors who are already in the industry
• Training in leadership, governance and money matters
• Chances to meet and network with people in the field

This matters because the built environment needs skilled people. Quantity surveyors help control building costs, manage budgets and keep projects on track. When young professionals cannot get registered, the whole industry feels it. Companies lose good talent, and big projects may slow down. A programme like this builds a steady stream of ready, qualified workers.

What it means for your career

The programme is also a clear signal to students: it is never too early to start building your professional network. Students who join through their university chapters get seen by employers, get mentored, and get practical exposure before they even start applying for jobs. Even if you are not in the pilot group of 10, the message is the same. Look for mentorship, volunteer for site experience, and chase your registration step by step.

Over time, the organisers want to include more universities, more employers and more young professionals across South Africa. That means more doors could open for graduates in the years ahead.