PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Construction Superintendent has overall responsibility for coordinating and integrating construction activities on site for designated areas, ensuring compliance with instructions from the Construction Manager. This site-based role focuses on successful construction delivery, adherence to departmental and company processes, and ensuring project sites comply with all legal requirements for site-based work.
The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time on-site, managing subcontractors, tracking project progress, and ensuring all construction activities align with project charter baselines and agreements.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Construction Delivery
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors across all assigned site areas
- Ensure construction activities are executed according to construction strategies and plans
- Track progress and report to Construction Manager on project execution
- Manage material distribution, storage, protection, and installation according to contractual obligations
- Coordinate commissioning activities with site Commissioning Manager
- Oversee quality assurance management and NCR close-out processes
- Verify and implement construction works progress measurement procedures
Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Compliance
- Ensure site staff compliance with Lesedi NS Health and Safety Policy and Plan
- Verify contractor Health and Safety plans align with specifications
- Conduct regular site walkabouts to ensure Health and Safety Plan compliance
- Implement Environmental Management Plan requirements and ROD/EPA compliance
- Serve as Responsible Person under OHSA act for Permit to Work procedures
- Maintain quality control standards and defect management processes
Project Administration & Documentation
- Complete project documentation during implementation phases
- Manage subcontractor construction documentation collection and review
- Maintain relations with local external organizations and statutory bodies
- Manage contractor instructions and communication through project platforms
- Input into site-based subcontractor payment claims and delivery notes
- Prepare construction documentation for final hand-over packages
Stakeholder Management
- Implement Project Industrial Relations Policy and Procedures
- Establish clear job descriptions and responsibilities for site personnel
- Attend relevant site meetings and project coordination sessions
- Manage interfaces including permits, shutdown requirements, and operational impacts
- Measure personnel performance via agreed KPIs
Responsible Person
- Application of ESKOM standards with regards to HV and other regulation.
- Oversite functions of and ESKOM RP.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Completed Responsible Person course/authorisation
- Artisan/Technician (National Certificate) + 5 years related experience including quality assurance principles, OR
- Technician (Engineering Diploma - ND) + 3 years related experience including quality assurance principles
- OHSA and Construction Regulations training
- Eligibility to become a PR CM (Professionally Registered Construction Manager)
- Minimum 2 years' experience as Construction Supervisor or related role
- Practical site construction experience
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge:
- Quality control and quality assurance principles
- Construction regulations and OHSA requirements
- Environmental management systems and compliance
- Health and safety management in construction environments
Skills:
- Proficiency in project management software (Aconex or similar platforms)
- Understanding of ERP systems (IFS experience advantageous)
- Document control and management systems
- Progress measurement and reporting techniques
- Risk assessment and management
- Subcontractor management and coordination
- Resource planning and allocation
- Performance measurement and KPI management
- Team leadership and supervision
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Report writing and documentation
- Meeting facilitation and participation
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Behaviours:
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
- Results-driven with focus on meeting project deadlines
- Adaptability to changing project requirements
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Professional integrity and ethical conduct
Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.