Mechanical Manager

Dornan; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in East London is seeking a Site Supervisor to support Project Management on a busy construction site. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a mechanical trade qualification. Responsibilities include managing site personnel, ensuring safety standards, and overseeing subcontractors to maintain discipline and efficiency on site. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager to manage site personnel efficiently.
• Lead safety standards and quality of work on site.
• Ensure team training and compliance for safety.

Skills

People management

Technical understanding of mechanical systems

Cost reduction

Education

Mechanical Trade qualification

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager to manage and supervise on site personnel on a busy construction site
• Leads by example - sets, monitors, and enforces the standards of safety, and exemplary quality of work
• Taking responsibility for health and safety on site
• Ensure that employees have the relevant training and expertise to carry out their work safely and professionally
• Manage the labour resources on site to ensure efficient working
• Maintain discipline on site, report any incidents and take action as appropriate
• Manage and train apprentices in accordance with relevant training
• Use the purchasing system to acquire materials as required in the most cost-effective manner
• Reduce costs as far as possible
• Assist in ensuring systems are handed over to the client

Experience Required:

• Mechanical Trade qualification
• 5 plus years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to manage subcontractors, comfortable dealing with multidisciplinary teams
• Technical understanding of mechanical systems
• Proactive people management