Field Supervisor

SET Consulting; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Field Supervisor to manage service delivery supervisors and oversee site maintenance across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction and customer service, with a strong understanding of HSE compliance. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, alongside technical knowledge in power systems and construction practices.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of work experience required.
• 3+ years construction experience preferred.
• 3+ years Customer Service experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of service delivery supervisors in Infrastructure Deployment.
• Supervise site maintenance and new project execution.
• Ensure HSE compliance and submission of reports.

Skills

Digital Computer Skills

Basic accounting principles

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Relationship building

Safety and construction knowledge

Project management principles

Data capturing and management

Education

Relevant National Technical Diploma (N4 / N6 or S4 / S6) or Degree

Job description

Job Title : Field Supervisor

Location : South Africa

Department : Net Ops South Africa

Reports To : Head of Power Deployment / Infrastructure Deployment

October 2025

SUMMARY :

• To manage a team of service delivery supervisors (SDS) in Infrastructure Deployment.
• The Field Supervisor manages a multiple site portfolio, comprising of a Tower Product and Power Product set.
• The Field Supervisor is also responsible for operational activities such as supervision of site maintenance execution, supervision of new project execution, HSE compliance, site collocation, developing relationships with the Landlords, dealing with customer queries and complaints, verification of equipment and maintenance of Company's SA assets received.
• Adherence to company's International Quality Standards, undertake record keeping and reporting as required to comply with said Quality Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Effective self-leadership as an individual contributor in a high-performance environment.
• Supervision of site maintenance execution
• Supervision of new project execution.
• Management of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) compliance requirements.
• Supervision of performance of the vendors.
• Execution of operational activities at site visits.
• Maintaining assets.
• Submission of all required reports to the Regions.

Quality Compliance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Not applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Relevant National Technical Diploma (N4 / N6 or S4 / S6) or Degree

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• 5 to 10 years’ work experience required, which includes :
• 3+ years construction experience (costing, bidding, scheduling, etc.). Knowledge of site construction (site layout, tower and shelter construction, antenna and line work, and site landscape) preferred.
• 3+ years Customer Service experience in construction.
• Knowledge of AC & DC Power Systems, including Solar Arrays and Batteries

Competencies could typically include :

• Digital Computer Skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop good relationships with tenant, landowners, contractors, vendors and staff.
• Working knowledge of safety and construction
• Basic principles of project management
• Data Capturing, Management and storage and, Record keeping and Database Management

ENVIRONMENT :

• Complies with the current hybrid working arrangement. However, makes practical choices to ensure business continuity, taking guidance from the organization's culture and ways of working.
• The job requires the ability to drive long distances (more than 300km), gravel roads & 4x4 roads.