Senior Project Manager Construction

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a construction project in Paarl, Western Cape. The role involves site management, project planning, and ensuring timely delivery of projects while maintaining safety and quality standards. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in construction project management and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A valid driver's license is required. Salary is competitive at R50,000 CTC.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a site manager or in construction project management.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong understanding of site measurements and levels.
• Proven ability to manage programmes and multiple site activities.

Responsibilities

• Setting out of buildings including site establishment and layout.
• Managing contractors and daily site activities.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Overseeing quality, safety, and site compliance.

Skills

Planning

Cost Control

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal

Job description

Job title

Senior Project Manager – Construction

Location

Paarl / Pearl, Western Cape

Salary

R50,000 CTC

Industry

Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out of buildings (site establishment and layout)
• Taking and managing heights using a dumpy level
• Project planning, scheduling, and programme management
• Managing contractors, site teams, and daily site activities
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Overseeing quality, safety, and site compliance

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as a site manager/construction project management
• Valid drivers licence
• Skills in Planning, Cost Control, and Budgeting
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Strong understanding of site measurements and levels
• Proven ability to manage programmes and multiple site activities
• Hands‑on, practical, and solution‑oriented approach

Qualifications

No formal qualifications required.

Relevant on‑site construction experience is essential.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm

1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/POPI Policy.

2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.

3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.