Lead Asphalt Road Production Manager

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a senior civil construction leader in Gauteng to supervise road-building production on major contracts. You will guide earthworks, roadbeds, and layer works while coordinating heavy equipment fleets and on-site teams.

You bring a National Diploma or BTech in Civil Engineering, 8–12 years of road construction experience, and a track record on SANRAL or large highway projects. Registration with ECSA or SACPCMP is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years of direct experience in road construction, bulk earthworks, and layerworks.
• Proven track record on major SANRAL, provincial, or large metropolitan highway projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of G1 crushed stone basecourses, road stabilization, and compaction.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP is an added advantage.
• A positive attitude, inspiring team spirit, and a strong commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily road building production cycles, including bulk earthworks, roadbeds, and layer works.
• Direct specialised yellow-metal teams operating motor graders, excavators, articulated dump trucks, and heavy rollers.
• Coordinate on-site deliveries of commercial quarry aggregates, G1 to G7 gravels, and stabilizing agents.
• Control specialized road stabilizing operations using cement, lime, or bitumen emulsion mixers.
• Enforce daily quality checks on compaction moisture contents, layer thicknesses, and density test results.
• Track daily earthmoving volumes, plant cycle times, and fuel usage against planned site production targets.
• Implement approved site traffic accommodation setups, warning signs, and temporary diversions to keep motorists safe.

Education

National Diploma or BTech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a senior civil construction leader in Gauteng to supervise road-building production on major contracts. You will guide earthworks, roadbeds, and layer works while coordinating heavy equipment fleets and on-site teams.

You bring a National Diploma or BTech in Civil Engineering, 8–12 years of road construction experience, and a track record on SANRAL or large highway projects. Registration with ECSA or SACPCMP is an advantage.