Site Agent

Vea Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Site Agent) to lead Routine Road Maintenance projects across South Africa. The ideal candidate must have a civil engineering qualification, active professional registration, and over 7 years of experience in managing civil projects, with a proven ability to deliver on time and within budget. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to impact large-scale construction operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Construction Manager / Site Agent.
• Proven track record delivering civil projects worth at least R80 million.
• Active professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule RRM activities across multiple sites.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and engineers.
• Enforce compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Reading and interpreting contract documents

Managing payment certificates

Planning and control systems

Stakeholder coordination

SHEQ leadership

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management at NQF 6

NQF 7+ (BEng / BSc / BTech)

Job description

Construction Manager (Site Agent) — Routine Road Maintenance Locations : Multiple sites across South Africa Type : Full-time

We're looking for experienced Construction Managers / Site Agents to lead large-scale Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) projects.

This role suits hands‑on, registered civil engineering professionals who take full ownership of delivery, safety, quality, and cost. Active professional registration (ECSA / SACPCMP).

Applications without proof of current registration will not be considered.

Minimum Requirements

• Required: A qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management at NQF 6 (National Diploma) or higher.
• Advantageous: NQF 7+ (BEng / BSc / BTech) in the Built Environment.
• Professional Registration (Mandatory)
• Active registration with ECSA (e.g., Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng / Pr Techni Eng) or SACPCMP (e.g., Pr CM / Pr CPM).
• Applications without active professional registration cannot be considered.
• Experience: 7+ years as a Construction Manager / Site Agent.
• Proven track record delivering civil projects, with at least four projects and aggregate value = R80 million.
• Successful management of RRM works to time, cost, and quality.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Read and interpret contract documents and technical specifications.
• Manage payment certificates and project cost controls.
• Implement and maintain a site management system (planning, controls, reporting).
• Ensure statutory compliance within the road reserve.
• Plan and implement traffic accommodation during maintenance operations.
• Strong stakeholder coordination: client, engineer, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers.
• SHEQ leadership and incident prevention mindset.

Responsibilities

Planning & Control

• Plan, schedule, and resource RRM activities across multiple sites.
• Monitor programme, budget, productivity, and risk, taking corrective action early.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site personnel, procurement, deliveries, and logistics for uninterrupted works.

Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain clear communication with clients, engineers, consultants, and internal teams to align expectations and resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare and submit payment certificates, progress reports, and contractual notices timeously.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with SANS and GCC‑based contract requirements (or project‑specific standards).
• Lead SHEQ implementation and continuous improvement across all work fronts.
• Ensure all traffic accommodation and road reserve statutory requirements are in place and followed.

If this is an opportunity suited to you, APPLY NOW.