Section Manager

Workforce Remote Staffing; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a candidate to manage MEP installation works in South Africa. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and is proficient in managing technical requirements and team efficiency. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This role revolves around ensuring daily productivity and compliance with contract specifications and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in MEP construction.
• Familiarity with local regulations in the UAE.
• Proficiency in issuing installation plans and tracking material deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily productivity and quality of MEP installations.
• Enforce Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Track material deliveries and maintain accurate site records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data-driven reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

BIM-enabled field management tools

Job description

The ideal candidate for this position will manage the MEP installation works for an assigned area or discipline, steering daily productivity, quality and safety so that all scope is delivered on programme, within cost allowable and in full compliance with contract specifications, QA/QC benchmarks and Supplier processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Qualification in appropriate discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience and/or
• 5+ years’ experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage technical requirements, team efficiencies, commercial variables, QA/QC, programme and HSE deliverables.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills; resilient under pressure.

Desirable

• Data-driven reporting skills (e.g., dashboards, Lean metrics).
• Familiarity with BIM-enabled field management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or NVQ equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ MEP construction experience, including 2–3 years in a senior UAE role with knowledge of local regulations.

Focus Areas

• HSE & Quality Control
• Field Execution & Productivity
• Change & Document Management
• People & Performance

Responsibilities

• Issue daily/weekly installation plans, region/zone/trade allowable, and progress feedback to the delivery team.
• Brief and enforce Method Statements, Risk Assessments and DSTI schedules; keep all documentation current on the project platform.
• Track material deliveries with Project Engineers, ensuring items reach central or site stores in time for planned works.
• Distribute only approved drawings/specifications to site and elevate scope changes promptly through Change Management Control.
• Maintain accurate site records of constraints, resources, tooling and consumables, coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to secure access and deliveries.
• Collect and report staff-and-labour performance data, KPIs and efficiency metrics each month.
• Promote safe working practices, a zero-defect mindset and adherence to project book guidelines.
• Support testing, commissioning, spares and warranty schedules in collaboration with engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Provide regular updates to the Construction Manager on progress, risks and mitigation actions.
• Perform other duties reasonably required to meet project and business objectives.

Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.