Site Agent – Civil Construction – Cape Town

Shift Pursuit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit (South Africa) seeks a Site Agent in Cape Town to lead civil construction operations, manage site teams and budgets, and ensure programmes are delivered on time. The role requires travel to remote locations as needed and a strong track record in large-scale projects.

Ideal candidates hold a BSc in Civil Engineering with SACPCMP registration and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with skills in planning, cost control, and SHEQ compliance.

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Professional SACPCMP registration mandatory.
• Minimum 7 years' civil construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor project programmes.
• Manage site operations, construction activities, and material logistics.
• Prepare accurate cost reports and forecasts.
• Maintain site administration, documentation, and records.
• Oversee setting out and surveying activities.
• Implement and maintain SHEQ standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage site teams.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, and materials to meet project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

SACPCMP registration

Job description

Introduction

Join a leading construction company in Cape Town as a Site Agent. We are seeking a motivated civil construction professional with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage site operations, teams, budgets, and project programmes. Flexibility to travel and work in remote locations is essential.

Key Performance Areas

• Plan, implement, and monitor project programmes.
• Manage site operations, construction activities, and material logistics.
• Prepare accurate cost reports and forecasts.
• Maintain site administration, documentation, and records.
• Oversee setting out and surveying activities.
• Implement and maintain SHEQ standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage site teams.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, and materials to meet project requirements.

Education & Registration

• BSc in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional registration with SACPCMP is essential. Candidate registration will not be considered.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7 years' experience in a civil construction environment.
• Proven experience leading and managing large-scale civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, technical drawings, setting out, levelling, and surveying.
• Experience in cost control, forecasting, reporting, and site administration.
• Sound understanding of SHEQ requirements and basic industrial relations.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel, work remotely, and/or relocate to Cape Town.
• Ability to manage sites independently under pressure.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Cape Town, Civil Construction, Civil Engineering, Site Agent, Site Management