Senior Site Agent

ExecutivePlacements.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Senior Site Agent in Cape Town to transition into a Contracts Manager role. Candidates must hold a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, have 7-10 years of site management experience, and possess SACPCMP registration. The position requires managing construction sites, client interactions, and contract administration, along with a drive for results and exceptional interpersonal skills to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience managing construction sites and client relations.
• Experience in legal and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage costs and budgets effectively.
• Flexibility to travel and work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations and ensure quality and policy compliance.
• Oversee legal and contract administration on construction projects.
• Lead and motivate staff on site to achieve results.
• Ensure effective communication at all levels within the project.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Programme planning and management

Site administration and document control

Leadership and motivation

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

CCS certification

Job description

Recruiter

Lotus Recruitment

Job Ref

CPT000059/MdW

Date posted

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Our client, a national market leader construction industry, specialising in medium to large Building and Civils projects, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Senior Site Agent, looking to move into a Contracts Manager role, with a valid SACPCMP registration, to join their operation in Cape Town. Our ideal candidate will have experience in large to mega civils, MEP, Marine and building projects, a SACPCMP registration, as well as experience in both site and commercial functions.

POSITION INFO

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION

• You will have completed a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, coupled with 7-10 years experience in fully managing construction sites, client relationship interaction and commercial aspects of projects, with ideal exposure to marine and heavy civils projects.
• You will have proven experience in programme planning and management, as well as legal and contract administration, cost/budget/forecasting management, SHEQ Management to include all quality and policy reporting and labour/legislation management on site
• You will have experience in staff management, leadership and motivation, as well as effective management of site administration and document control
• Certification in CCS is essential and an assessment will be conducted.
• You will be flexible to travel if needed, have exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively communicate at all levels, lead by example and deliver results in a high pressure environment, meeting international standards.
• You will be willing to work away from home and be based on remote sites as required by the project and client.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

Should you meet the criteria and wish to apply, kindly forward your CV, salary package details and notice period.