Production Manager, Roads

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig in Gauteng seeks a senior civil engineering leader to oversee road construction production cycles, supervise heavy equipment teams, and ensure quality compaction on major SANRAL projects.

You will coordinate on-site deliveries of aggregates, stabilize soils, enforce safety and traffic arrangements, and drive daily production targets.

Eight to twelve years of direct road construction experience and professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years of direct experience in road construction or bulk earthworks.
• Proven track record on major SANRAL, provincial, or large metropolitan highway projects.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP is an added advantage.

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.]

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Team coordination

Quality control

Education

National Diploma or BTech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

The Opportunity

Step into an essential leadership role where your road building knowledge drives major civil contracts smoothly. You will receive great operational backing, heavy equipment resources, and continuous opportunities to build your career. Your leadership will drive daily site productivity, maintain top-tier compaction quality, and exceed client expectations every time.

Job Description

• 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.

What You Need to Apply

• National Diploma or BTech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large earthmoving equipment fleets and site teams efficiently.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP is an added advantage.
• A positive attitude, inspiring team spirit, and a strong commitment to quality work.