SITE AGENT / ENGINEER

Sonly Plastic Molding; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectorcore Partners is seeking a competent Site Agent / Engineer & Deputy Construction Manager for an upcoming industrial roofing, wall-cladding and structural construction project. The role reports to the Project/Construction Manager and covers daily construction execution, supervision of workforce, production, measurements, records, site quality and coordination of subcontractors.

The position combines responsibilities of Site Agent, Site Engineer, Foreman, Deputy Construction Manager and Site

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction programming

Quality inspection

Labour/subcontractor coordination

Reading drawings/specifications

Education

National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

BTech Civil Engineering

BEng / BSc Civil Engineering

National Diploma / Diploma in Building

Tools

MS Project

Job description

SITE AGENT / ENGINEER

Industrial Roofing, Cladding & Structural Works Project

Company: Vectorcore Partners (Pty) Ltd

Project Area: Southern Free State / Northern Cape border region

Contract: Approximately 7-month project-linked fixed-term appointment

Vectorcore Partners is seeking a competent and hands-on Site Agent / Engineer & Deputy Construction Manager for an upcoming industrial roofing, wall-cladding and structural construction project.

The successful candidate will report to the Project / Construction Manager and will be responsible for daily construction execution, workforce supervision, production, measurements, records, site quality and coordination of subcontractors.

This position is intended to combine the appropriate responsibilities of:

• Site Agent;
• Site Engineer;
• Works Supervisor / Foreman;
• Deputy Construction Manager; and
• Site Quality Coordinator.

MANDATORY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Applicants must hold at least one relevant recognised construction qualification such as:

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering;
• Diploma in Civil Engineering;
• BTech Civil Engineering;
• BEng / BSc Civil Engineering;
• National Diploma / Diploma in Building;
• Construction Management qualification; or
• equivalent recognised built-environment qualification.

MANDATORY EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years relevant construction experience.
• Proven Site Agent, Site Engineer or construction-supervision experience.
• Experience supervising artisans, labour and subcontractors.
• Construction drawing and specification interpretation.
• Site measurements and record keeping.
• Daily site diaries and progress reporting.
• Practical construction sequencing.
• Quality inspection and workmanship control.

REQUIRED SUPERVISORY / SHE CERTIFICATES

Because this person may also serve as Deputy Site/Construction Manager and Site Supervisor, preference will be given to candidates who already hold:

• HIRA training.
• Incident Investigation training.
• Supervisor Training.
• Legal Liability training.
• Authorised Person training where applicable.

Where one or more facility-specific competencies must be obtained after appointment, the successful candidate must complete them before performing the applicable appointed function.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE MOBILISATION

The successful candidate must be able to comply with:

• Project/site induction.
• Medical fitness requirements.
• Working-at-Height medical requirements where applicable.
• Any client-specific access and permit requirements.
• Formal written construction/supervisory appointments.

ADVANTAGEOUS REGISTRATIONS / CERTIFICATES

The following will substantially strengthen an application:

• ECSA registration as:
• Candidate Engineer;
• Candidate Engineering Technologist;
• Professional Engineering Technologist;
• Professional Engineer; or
• other relevant category.
• SACPCMP candidate/professional registration.
• Working-at-Height / Fall Arrest training.
• Fall Protection Implementer training.
• Scaffold Inspector competency;
• MEWP competency;
• Lifting / Rigging training;
• First Aid;
• Fire Fighting;
• ISO 9001 / Quality Management training;
• QCP / ITP implementation experience;
• MS Project competency.

PREFERRED PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Roof sheeting replacement.
• Industrial wall cladding.
• Structural steel.
• Industrial buildings.
• Energy, mining or comparable controlled environments.
• Construction in operational/live facilities.
• Working at height.
• MEWP and scaffolding operations.
• Temporary works.
• NEC contracts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Manage daily construction activities.
• Allocate labour and work fronts.
• Coordinate subcontractors.
• Monitor productivity.
• Assist with construction programming.
• Maintain daily site records.
• Maintain labour, plant and material records.
• Perform site measurements.
• Assist with valuations.
• Check construction against drawings and specifications.
• Manage site inspection requests.
• Implement QCPs and ITPs.
• Maintain quality check sheets.
• Coordinate snagging.
• Assist with shop-drawing coordination.
• Coordinate material requirements.
• Supervise roofing, cladding and structural installation teams.
• Coordinate closely with the Health & Safety Officer.
• Act as Deputy Construction Manager when formally appointed/required.
• Assist with project close-out and handover.

DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT

Applications must include:

1. Detailed CV.
2. Copy of ID.
3. Academic qualification certificates.
4. Professional registration certificates, where applicable.
5. HIRA certificate, if held.
6. Incident Investigation certificate, if held.
7. Supervisor Training certificate, if held.
8. Legal Liability certificate, if held.
9. Authorised Person certificate, if held.
10. Working-at-Height certificates, if held.
11. Other relevant technical/SHE certificates.
12. Project experience schedule.
13. Minimum two contactable references.
14. Current residential location.
15. Current / most recent remuneration.
16. Expected monthly CTC.
17. Availability / notice period.

Application Subject: Site Agent / Engineer – Southern Free State

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