Sedgwick – Intern Quantity Surveyor

For graduates wanting to enter quantity surveying through a claims and insurance environment, Sedgwick is offering a 12-month Intern Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Johannesburg. The role is suited to applicants with a relevant Quantity Surveying qualification who want hands-on exposure to real claims, site measurements, damage assessments, repair estimates and reinstatement projects while developing technical and commercial judgement.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This internship gives an aspiring Quantity Surveyor practical exposure within Sedgwick’s short-term insurance and claims environment. Instead of working only on traditional construction projects, the intern will learn how quantity surveying skills are applied to property claims, damage assessments, scopes of work, repairs and reinstatement projects.

The role is structured to help the successful applicant build technical skills, commercial awareness, confidence, professional judgement and an understanding of ethical practice. It is especially relevant for candidates who enjoy practical work, site-based learning, problem-solving and the measurement side of quantity surveying.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a Quantity Surveying graduate who wants to build early-career experience in a specialist claims, loss adjusting and building assessment environment.

• Applicants with a relevant Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Graduates who want practical exposure to claims, site visits and repair assessments.
• People who can read construction drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Applicants who enjoy measurements, calculations and structured technical work.
• People interested in short-term insurance, reinstatement projects and damage assessments.
• Applicants who can work responsibly, ethically and with attention to confidentiality.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful intern will support quantity surveying activities linked to insurance claims and reinstatement work.

• Gain practical exposure to real claims and projects.
• Support damage assessments and scopes of work.
• Participate in site visits and take measurements.
• Identify repair requirements under guidance.
• Work with structural engineers where required.
• Assist with sketch plans.
• Support quantum calculations.
• Assist with repair estimates.
• Assist with Value at Risk assessments.
• Support tender processes.
• Assist with reinstatement projects.
• Support payment valuations.
• Learn how claim-related work progresses from assessment to completion.
• Develop commercial awareness, technical judgement and professional confidence.

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term internship. The listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Recognised qualifications

Applicants should have a relevant Quantity Surveying qualification, such as:

• BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying.
• BSc Quantity Surveying.
• Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• A related recognised Quantity Surveying qualification.

Technical and digital skills

• Basic understanding of construction methods.
• Basic understanding of building elements.
• Knowledge of standard systems for measuring building work.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to read specifications and schedules.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, which is essential.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• WinQS experience will be beneficial.

Professional attributes

• Dependable and accountable approach to work.
• Ability to follow through on tasks and commitments.
• Strong sense of professional ethics.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Fair and inclusive conduct with others.
• Willingness to learn through structured workplace training.

Benefits and workplace support

The listing indicates that the role includes remuneration and support benefits.

• Competitive salary based on skills, experience and qualifications.
• 15 days’ holiday allowance plus public holidays.
• Work from office in Bryanston.
• Private healthcare plan, including pre-existing conditions.
• Structured programmes with clear timescales and transparent career pathways.
• Fully supported professional qualifications with rewards.
• Sedgwick-specific training for the role.

What this Quantity Surveyor internship really involves

This role uses quantity surveying skills in a slightly different way from a standard building contractor or consulting QS role. Because the work is linked to insurance claims, the intern may help assess damage, measure affected work, estimate repair costs, support reinstatement projects and understand how insurers, engineers, clients and contractors interact during the claims process.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Quantity Surveying qualification, measurement skills, construction knowledge, Excel ability, drawing-reading exposure, estimating experience and any WinQS experience. If you completed academic projects involving bills of quantities, cost estimates, measurement, construction technology or contract documentation, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Quantity Surveying qualification certificate, if completed.
• Latest academic transcript or academic record.
• Proof of BSc QS, BSc Honours QS, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma or related qualification.
• Any construction, measurement, estimating, WinQS, Excel or project-related certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Excel, drawing-reading and quantity surveying exposure.

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About the sponsor

Sedgwick is a global risk, claims administration and loss adjusting business that provides services across claims management, loss adjusting, property, liability, marine, specialty claims, forensic accounting, building consulting and related risk solutions. In South Africa, Sedgwick provides claims solutions across areas such as property, liability, marine, transportation, forensic accounting, product recall, building consultant services, claims fraud investigation and catastrophe response. More information is available on the official Sedgwick Africa website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Put your Quantity Surveying qualification near the top of your CV.
• List your measurement, estimating, BOQ, repair costing or cost planning exposure clearly.
• Mention your Excel skills because the listing identifies MS Excel as essential.
• Include WinQS experience if you have it, even if it was from coursework.
• Highlight drawing-reading ability, construction methods and building elements knowledge.
• Use your CV profile section to show your interest in claims, reinstatement projects and quantity surveying in an insurance environment.
• Keep your CV accurate, professional and focused on technical ability, ethics and accountability.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show a relevant Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Not mentioning Excel skills.
• Leaving out drawing-reading, measurement or estimating experience.
• Using a generic CV that does not connect your background to quantity surveying, claims or reinstatement work.
• Not including academic transcripts or qualification documents when requested.
• Not checking email or phone messages after applying.
• Applying through unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official Sedgwick Workday page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Sedgwick Workday careers page. Do not pay anyone for an internship application, interview, assessment, placement, background check or training opportunity. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the role through Sedgwick’s official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using Sedgwick’s official Workday listing for the Intern Quantity Surveyor – 12 months fixed term contract role, requisition R73465. The official listing confirms the role title, Johannesburg location and requisition details ,quantity surveying qualification requirements, technical skills, role exposure areas, benefits and application route.

The accessible official listing did not display a closing date at the time of verification, so applicants should check the official Workday page before applying.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Sedgwick Workday application link below.
2. Read the full Intern Quantity Surveyor vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Quantity Surveying qualification and technical skills requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV, academic transcript and supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV clearly highlights Excel, measurement, drawing-reading and construction knowledge.
6. Complete the online application through the official Workday page.
7. Submit your application as soon as possible because no closing date is stated on the accessible listing.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: Not stated on the accessible official listing. Applicants should apply as soon as possible and check the official page for updates.