Senior Commercial Site Manager — Pretoria Projects

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Company vehicle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Site Manager for high‑end commercial projects in Pretoria and the Gauteng region. This hands‑on leadership role demands a track record of delivering complex sites safely, on schedule, and to exacting standards.

You will coordinate trades, manage resources, enforce OHS compliance, review drawings, and liaise with project stakeholders to resolve site issues while maintaining meticulous site records and controlling costs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Site Manager or similar supervisory role on commercial construction projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and legal requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations on the construction site.
• Ensure adherence to project plans, specs and schedules.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental regulations on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Manage site logistics including materials, storage and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Site management

OHS compliance

Drawing interpretation

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Site Manager for high‑end commercial projects in Pretoria and the Gauteng region. This hands‑on leadership role demands a track record of delivering complex sites safely, on schedule, and to exacting standards.

You will coordinate trades, manage resources, enforce OHS compliance, review drawings, and liaise with project stakeholders to resolve site issues while maintaining meticulous site records and controlling costs.