Assistant Construction Manager- Ga-Kgapane Limpopo

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks an experienced Assistant Construction Site Manager for a 12-month project at the Bolobedu PV site. The role requires managing technical aspects, ensuring compliance with project design, and coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in renewable energy construction.
• SACPCMP registration as Pr.CM or candidate advantageous.
• Fluent in English, Afrikaans, or Portuguese; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Manager in planning and managing resources to meet schedules.
• Ensure compliance with project design and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers on technical aspects.

Skills

Project planning

Technical documentation compliance

Environmental and safety standards knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

The Company requires an experienced Assistant Construction Site Manager to be appointed within the EPC (Principal Contractor) Team for the project, with the responsibility to assist the Construction Manager in constructing the PV facility.

The project will use a split-contract solution, where the Company, as the Principal Contractor, manages various Subcontractors to execute the works. Successful construction of the PV Plant will require close collaboration between the Company EPC team, Subcontractors, and Owner’s Engineers.

The Assistant Construction Site Manager will be based at the Bolobedu PV Project construction site for the duration of the project.

Key Internal Interlocutors:

• HSE organization
• Project Manager
• Tests and Commissioning team
• Procurement and Logistics Department
• Contracts Managers
• PMO and QSE personnel

External Interlocutors:

• Customer organization on site
• Suppliers and Subcontractors
• Other stakeholders such as local communities, authorities, grid operators, public, etc.

Position Details:

Duration: 12 months

Main Responsibilities:

• Business Line: Follow guidelines set by the business line and Construction Manager, and contribute to procedure improvements.
• Back Office: Assist the Construction Manager in planning and managing technical resources to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Review and ensure technical documentation compliance by service providers and contractors.
• Assist Construction Manager: Manage and coordinate with contractors and suppliers on technical aspects, and support project documentation completion.
• Site Management: Ensure project implementation aligns with the Final Project Design, evaluate design change requests, monitor work adherence to schedule, and ensure compliance and quality.
• Provide technical support, enforce HSE and Quality policies, conduct site inspections, and ensure safety measures are applied.
• Manage team and contractors to comply with environmental and safety standards.
• Establish and maintain site offices and facilities, manage logistics, and interface with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, environmental officers, and the Owner’s Engineer, liaise with landowners and authorities, and facilitate site visits and audits.

Education and Skills:

• Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in renewable energy construction
• Knowledge of project planning tools and techniques
• Fluent in English, Afrikaans, or Portuguese; additional languages are a plus
• Knowledge of HSE and Quality procedures
• SACPCMP registration as Pr.CM or candidate advantageous

Soft Skills:

• Experience working with international, multicultural teams across time zones
• Proactive, independent, and self-motivated
• Strong analytical skills for crisis situations
• Leadership and high motivation
• Relationship-building, integrity, good communication, and teamwork skills