Mastering Costs, Managing Projects

Jacana Cost Consultants (Pty) Ltd, specializes in quantity surveying and project management services. We provide precise cost estimates, effective project planning, and sustainable construction solutions. Our expert team is dedicated to ensuring your projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Partner with us for excellence in construction management.

Our core values

Integrity

We uphold the
highest standards
of integrity in all
our actions.

Excellence

We strive for
excellence in every
project we
undertake.

Innovation

We embrace
innovative
solutions to meet
the evolving needs
of the industry.

Sustainability

We are committed
to promoting
sustainable
construction
practices.

Collaboration

We believe in the
power of
teamwork and
collaboration with
all stakeholders.

Our services

Jacana Cost Consultants (Pty) Ltd is geared to provide services to developers,
contractors and subcontractors. Services we offer include:
Quantity Surveying
  • Cost Planning and Estimating: Accurate forecasting of construction costs from Inception to Completion.
  • Bills of Quantities Preparation: Detailed documentation of the quantities and costs of materials and labour.
  • Tender Documentation and Analysis: Preparation and evaluation of tender documents to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Value Engineering: Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
  • Cashflow Projections: Preparation of cashflow projections to assist our clients with detailed financial planning
  • Financial Reporting: Regular financial updates and compilation of comprehensive cost reports to keep stakeholders informed.
  • Monthly Valuations: Up-to-date measurements of work for compilation of monthly valuations and/or fortnightly certificates
  • Final Account Compilation: Compilation of Final Account based on services provided throughout the lifecycle of a project.
  • Professional Fee Calculation and Certification.
  • Turnkey Solutions
Project Management / Principal Agent
  • Project Planning and Scheduling: Comprehensive planning and timeline management to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Quality Control: Implementing stringent quality control measures to maintain high standards.
  • Contract Administration: Managing contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Project Monitoring and Reporting: Continuous monitoring and detailed reporting to keep the project on track.
  • Design co-ordination: Scrutinising drawings and verifying that all disciplines have been working in conjunction to ensure effective designs and complete co-ordination.
  • Chairing Project Meetings: Scheduling of project meetings, taking of minutes and distribution thereof.
  • Cost Effectiveness: With majority quantity surveying background, we have a detailed eye to keep projects cost effective without compromising the design or quality.

Our approach

At Jacana Cost Consultants (Pty) Ltd, we adopt a client-centric
approach, ensuring that we understand the unique needs and
objectives of each client. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering personalized services that guarantee the successful completion of projects within budget and on time.

SECTORS WE SERVE/PREVIOUS
WORK EXPERIENCE

Commercial
Office buildings, Retail spaces, and Commercial complexes.

  • Additions to RCL Foods Malelane
  • Construction of Executive Offices University of Mpumalanga
  • Ingwenyama Lodge
  • Mkhulhlu Agri Hub
  • Renovations of Existing DARDLA Building into Offices
  • The Construction, Upgrades and Refurbishment of 96 Rissik Street Building
  • Zandspruit Commercial Development

Residential
Housing developments, Apartment complexes, and Individual homes.

  • House Buthelezi
  • House Loubser
  • House Steyn

Industrial
Factories, Warehouses, and Industrial plants.

  • Ford Nelspruit Renovations
  • Global Macadamia
  • Golden Macadamia
  • NusAfrica Warehouse
  • Veritas Warehouse

Infrastructure
Roads, Water/Sewer Reticulation, Electrical Infrastructure.

  • Construction of Civil Infrastructure to UMP Lower Campus including upgrading of Bulk Water and Bulk Sewer
  • Construction of Roads, Parking and Landscaping (University of Mpumalanga)
  • Construction of UMP South Campus Civil Infrastructure
  • Maxsa Parking Deck

Education
Schools, Universities, and Educational institutions.

  • Construction of Academic and Archive Building (University of Mpumalanga)
  • Construction of Irrigation Laboratory (University of Mpumalanga)
  • Construction of Server and Security Building (University of Mpumalanga)
  • Construction of Student Library (University Of Mpumalanga)
  • Construction of 236 bed student residence (University of Mpumalanga)
  • Extension of Dining Hall Facility (University of Mpumalanga)
  • Mdzimba Primary School
  • Refurbishment of spaces for the Schools of Biological and Geospatial Sciences (North West University)
  • Renovations to existing UMP buildings including Residences, Library, Admin Offices and Great Hall

Healthcare
Hospitals, Clinics, and Healthcare facilities.

  • Alterations and Renovations to Lowveld Hospital
  • Busamed Private Hospital
  • Riverside Medical Centre

Hospitality and Tourism

  • Alterations to Skukuza Golf Club
  • Construction of Tartan Athletics Track, Multi-purpose courts, Sport facilities and extension of UMP sport fields
  • Graskop Gorge Lift & Adventure Centre
  • SANPARKS – Shangoni Gate Development

Fuel Stations

  • Caltex Lydenburg
  • Caltex Riverside
  • Paradise Creek Filling Station
  • R555 Filling Station

We possess extensive experience in utilizing both JBCC and NEC suite of contracts across a variety of projects.

Meet the team

Jason Wiid

Jason is a qualified Professional Quantity Surveyor who earned his degree from the University of Pretoria. He completed his honours in 2016 and obtained his professional registration in 2018. With 12 years of industry experience, his career spans roles at Professional Quantity Surveyor firms (2013-2020), a Project Management company (2020-2022), and a Grade 9 CIDB Construction company (2022-2024).


  +27 (0) 82 809 9712

 jason@jacana.cc

Jamie Kroon

Jamie is a qualified Professional Quantity Surveyor, having studied at the University of Pretoria. He completed his honours degree in 2016 and achieved professional registration in 2019. With a decade of industry experience, his career spans from 2015 to 2024, during which time he has been part of two esteemed Professional Quantity Surveyor firms.






 +27 (0) 82 922 5856

  jamie@jacana.cc

Contacts Us

+27 (0) 82 809 9712

+27 (0) 82 922 5856

jason@jacana.cc

jamie@jacana.cc


3 Yuri Street, Nelspruit
1200
South Africa