Junior Site Supervisor

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction firm is seeking a junior Site Supervisor to oversee on-site laborers and construction workers. The role includes ensuring materials are available, monitoring budget, and coordinating with management. Ideal candidates will have 3 - 5 years of experience in construction, strong organizational and communication skills, and an understanding of safety practices. This role requires physical strength and willingness to work on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a junior Site Supervisor or similar.
• Complete understanding of construction industry regulations.
• Basic knowledge of site safety practices.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proven leadership ability and decision-making.
• Familiar with common construction tools and equipment.
• Attention to detail in site execution and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically capable for demanding site work.
• Comfort with weekend and public holiday shifts.
• Willing to travel to different site locations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laborers and construction workers.
• Ensure building materials are available.
• Monitor construction budget and expenses.
• Coordinate daily activities with Site and Project Managers.
• Liaise between clients and subcontractors.
• Planning and implementing work schedules.
• Adhering to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Reviewing onsite progress and communicating updates to management.
• Conducting site safety inspections and reporting findings.
• Preparing and presenting site reports.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Time management

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Physical strength

Willing to travel

Weekend work

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Construction tools and equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing on-site laborer's and Construction Workers
• Ensuring building materials and equipment are available at all times
• Monitoring construction budget and expenses
• Coordinating daily onsite activities with the Site Manager and Project Manager
• Liaising between clients and subcontractors/suppliers
• Planning and implementing work schedules
• Adhering to the construction industry standards and safety regulations
• Reviewing and communicating onsite progress to management
• Undertaking site safety inspections
• Preparing and presenting site reports

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a junior Site Supervisor or a similar position in finishing
• Complete understanding of the rules and regulations governing the construction industry
• Basic knowledge of site safety practices
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrating leadership qualities
• Familiarity with construction tools and equipment
• Having an eye for detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Displaying physical strength
• Ability to work on weekends and public holidays
• Willingness to travel to various site locations
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and plans

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to [e-mail]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise