Dx & Tx Authorized Construction Manager

Copper Quail; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail is seeking a Technical Construction Manager for their Sandton location. This role requires a hands-on leader responsible for managing construction activities, overseeing site teams, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications.

The ideal candidate will possess an N6 Electrical qualification and have over 7 years of experience in electrical infrastructure projects. Strong problem-solving and people management skills are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years’ construction experience.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure or similar technical site environments.
• Strong supervision of labour and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical construction activities on site.
• Lead site teams and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Monitor productivity and resolve site-level technical issues.

Skills

Constructive site management

Technical problem-solving

Team leadership

Knowledge of SHEQ and OHS Act

Education

N6 Electrical qualification

Job description

Sandton, South Africa

Technical Construction Manager

We are assisting our client with aDx & Tx Authorised Technical Construction Manager opportunity for site-based infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical construction leader who can manage work fronts, resolve site challenges, and keep teams productive.

Why this opportunity stands out

You will be part of a technical project environment where strong site execution, practical problem‑solving, and leadership are highly valued.

Basic Functions

• Manage technical construction activities on site.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.
• Ensure work is completed according to drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and technical compliance.
• Resolve site‑level technical issues to avoid delays and rework.
• Support short‑term planning and work‑face execution.
• Coordinate daily and weekly site activities.
• Maintain progress reporting and site performance records.
• Supervision of HV electrical works (Dx-, Tx Substations, and/or Overhead Lines, and/or OHTE).

Requirements

• N6 Electrical or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years’ construction experience.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure or similar technical site environments.
• Strong supervision of labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials.
• Good knowledge of SHEQ, OHS Act, construction regulations, and quality standards.
• HIRA, Legal Liability, First Aid, and working‑at‑heights advantageous.
• Operating regulations for high voltage systems (HV01, HV02, and HV04: Appointed Operator).
• Electrical line mechanic (OFO 671301).