Lead Site Agent – Civil Pipeline Construction

RPO Recruitment; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site accommodation provided

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client seeks an experienced Site Agent to manage civil infrastructure works on site in Ermelo, with a strong emphasis on pipeline construction. The initial contract is 6–8 months, with potential for permanent employment and site accommodation provided.

Responsibilities include overall site control, planning, subcontractor coordination, and on-site reporting, while ensuring safety, quality, and programme compliance.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar qualification.
• 8–10 years’ experience in civil construction.
• Proven experience in civil infrastructure projects, particularly pipelines.
• Ability to run an entire site independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong practical and hands-on construction background.
• Experience on small to medium-sized projects (not highly corporate environments).
• Good leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full management and control of site operations from commencement to completion.
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising construction activities.
• Managing subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.
• Ensuring works are executed according to drawings, specifications, and programme.
• Monitoring quality, health & safety, and productivity on site.
• Liaising with engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Accurate site reporting, progress tracking, and problem-solving.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client seeks an experienced Site Agent to manage civil infrastructure works on site in Ermelo, with a strong emphasis on pipeline construction. The initial contract is 6–8 months, with potential for permanent employment and site accommodation provided.

Responsibilities include overall site control, planning, subcontractor coordination, and on-site reporting, while ensuring safety, quality, and programme compliance.