Site Manager

EnableSA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our Cape Town project. You will supervise daily on-site construction activities, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure work aligns with drawings and specifications.

You will enforce safety, manage labour and materials, liaise with engineers and inspectors, and provide progress updates to the Site/Project Manager. A trade qualification and 5–10 years in construction, including 3–5 years in supervisory roles, are required.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or construction-related qualification is required.
• 5–10 years of construction experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/foreman role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, artisans and labour teams.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings and specifications.
• Allocate tasks and monitor productivity on site.
• Enforce OHSA and Construction Regulations compliance.
• Conduct toolbox talks and daily safety briefings.
• Ensure proper use of PPE on site.
• Report and investigate incidents and near-misses.
• Monitor workmanship to meet SANS standards and project specs.
• Identify and rectify defects promptly.
• Liaise with engineers and inspectors on quality issues.
• Monitor material usage and prevent wastage.
• Check deliveries against orders and specs.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper use.
• Maintain daily site diaries and progress reports.
• Record labour attendance and timesheets.
• Provide regular progress updates to Site/Project Manager.
• Assist with planning and scheduling activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Quality control

On-site coordination

Education

Trade Certificate / qualification in Construction

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join the Cape Town,

• Supervise daily on-site constructionactivities
• Coordinate subcontractors, artisans, andgeneral labour teams.
• Ensure work is carried out according toapproved drawings and specifications.
• Allocate tasks and monitor productivity
• Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act andConstruction Regulations
• Conduct toolbox talks and daily safetybriefings.
• Ensure proper use of PPE on site.
• Report and investigate incidents andnear-misses.
• Monitor workmanship to ensure compliance withSANS standards and project specifications.
• Identify and rectify defects promptly.
• Liaise with engineers and inspectorsregarding quality issues.
• Monitor material usage and prevent wastage.
• Check deliveries against orders andspecifications.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and usedproperly.
• Maintain daily site diaries and progressreports.
• Record labour attendance and timesheets.
• Provide regular progress updates toSite/Project Manager.
• Assist with planning and schedulingactivities.

Requirements

• Trade Certificate / qualification inConstruction or related field
• 5–10 years’ construction experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/foremanrole.
• Experience in commercial and industrialprojects