SITE AGENT

The Recruitment Pro; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Site Agent for a construction project in KwaZulu-Natal. The role demands end-to-end project ownership and accountability for quality and safety. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Construction or Engineering, possess SACPCMP registration, and have over 5 years of construction experience along with managerial skills. This position involves strong leadership as well as effective stakeholder and client relationship management, ensuring project success and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical construction experience.
• At least 3 years in managerial/site leadership roles.
• Strong commercial and contractual capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead full HSE compliance and project quality management.
• Manage project cost, cashflow, and profitability.
• Mentor and manage site teams effectively.

Skills

Construction planning and programming

Cost control

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Tertiary Degree or Diploma in Construction/Engineering

SACPCMP registration – Construction Manager

Job description

SITE AGENT – CONSTRUCTION

End-to-end project ownership delivering on-time, high-quality, safe and profitable construction outcomes.

Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal
Department: Production
Reports to: Contracts Manager

Role Summary

Senior site leader accountable for programme, cost, quality, HSE and stakeholder performance. Drives planning, execution and commercial outcomes while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Full HSE leadership and legal compliance on site
• Total accountability for project quality and NCR management
• Develop, manage and recover short- and long-term programmes
• Control project costs, cashflow and profit optimisation
• Identify VO’s, CI’s, EOTs and commercial risks
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers
• Maintain client satisfaction and repeat business
• Lead, mentor and performance-manage site teams
• Ensure compliance with company systems, QMS and SHEQ

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary Degree or Diploma (Construction / Engineering)
• SACPCMP registration – Construction Manager
• 5+ years technical construction experience
• 3+ years managerial/site leadership experience
• Strong commercial, contractual and programming capability

Core Competencies

• Construction planning and programming
• Cost control, BOQ and contract management
• HSE and quality systems leadership
• Client and stakeholder management
• People leadership and performance management
• BuildSmart and construction systems literacy