Earthworks Supervisor

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in South Africa is seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor with a strong EPCM project background in mineral processing plants. This role involves maximizing team productivity, managing output quality, monitoring contractor progress, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years' supervisory experience and strong technical skills. Join a team dedicated to technical development and a diverse career path in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Mentorship from industry experts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Supervisor role in mineral processing or related industries.
• Experience in EPC/EPCM/Client/Owner preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of HSE policy.

Responsibilities

• Maximize productivity and efficiency of the Earthworks team.
• Manage quality of output produced from the Earthworks and Civils teams.
• Monitor contractors’ progress and report on project goals.
• Ensure professional dealings with Clients and Vendors.

Skills

Supervisory skills in civil works

Analytical and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium Africa is seeking a highly experienced Earthworks Supervisor with a strong EPCM project background across mineral processing plants, to join our dynamic, growing team.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Earthworks Supervisor will be responsible for providing Earthworks Supervisor services to the project, as part of the construction team.

Tasks you’ll perform

• Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the Earthworks team by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of all resources to ensure deliverables are met.
• Manage the quality of output produced from the Earthworks and Civils teams to ensure deliverables are met to a high level of accuracy and in accordance with Project, Client and regulatory standards.
• Monitor contractors’ progress; contract schedule to ensure key milestones are being achieved. Report immediately on matters that might affect the project goals.
• Ensure all dealings with Client, Vendors and other external stakeholders are professional and in line with the ethos of the business.
• Communicate with the Construction Manager and provide weekly reports, updates and feedback with regards to the construction to ensure productivity is in line with schedule and time constraints.
• Comply with instructions given for your own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the construction site by conducting regular inspections and publish the findings.
• Govern the Earthworks team to ensure compliance to Company and Client policies, procedures and guidelines.

The expertise you’ll bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supervisor role (civil works) in mineral processing and/or related industries in international projects. Ideally site based.
• Experience in EPC/EPCM/Client/Owner is desirable.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and sound knowledge of HSE policy and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal employees.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.

The benefits we’ll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

Diversity and inclusion

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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