Site Manager

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resources management company in Gauteng is seeking a Site Manager with over 7 years of experience in heavy machinery or mining. The successful candidate will drive safety culture, manage equipment maintenance, and control project costs. Essential qualifications include a Matric/Grade 12 Certificate and Project Management/Engineering qualification. This role offers a market-related salary and various benefits including group life insurance and a provident fund.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Group Life insurance

Provident Fund

Company cell phone

Company laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Site Manager, preferably within the yellow equipment industry / heavy machinery / mining sectors.

Responsibilities

• Drive a safety culture on-site and manage safety documentation.
• Maximize equipment uptime and lead maintenance team.
• Develop project execution strategies and control costs.
• Ensure processed material meets customer specifications.
• Establish effective communication with the site team.

Skills

Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Strong technical report writing skills

Proven project management experience

Education

Matric / Grade 12 Certificate

Project Management qualification

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description

Site Manager

Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

Benefits: Market-related salary, Group Life insurance, Provident Fund, Company cell phone & laptop.

Responsibilities

• Safety Management: Drive a safety culture on‑site, ensuring adherence to all site‑specific safety requirements and regulations. Ensure all safety documentation is in place before the commencement of any task. Keep the site team training up to date and manage the scheduling of required safety courses. Oversee safe execution of all tasks, targeting a project goal of Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and incidents.
• Equipment Uptime and Maintenance: Maximize equipment uptime, setting and tracking uptime targets for all shifts. Ensure all site equipment is maintained in optimal operating condition. Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans for all equipment. Lead the maintenance team, allocating daily tasks to artisans and tracking deadlines. Drive a proactive maintenance culture and ensure prompt resolution of all equipment breakdowns.
• Project and Cost Management: Develop and implement a project execution strategy that drives efficiency and excellence. Control all project costs, regulate spending, and ensure financial targets are met. Manage all project suppliers, ensuring work is completed on time and all documentation (e.g., purchase orders, invoices) is processed efficiently with the finance department.
• Operational Quality and Reporting: Ensure all processed material meets strict customer specifications regarding size and quality. Complete and submit all employee timesheets to HR by the required deadlines. Report weekly to the Project Manager on project performance, achievements, and bottlenecks. Daily monitoring and reporting of equipment uptime, with accountability for missed targets.
• Communication and Housekeeping: Establish effective communication channels with the site team and project stakeholders. Develop and drive a strong housekeeping culture and plan, ensuring all site standards are consistently adhered to.

Requirements

Experience : Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Site Manager, preferably within the yellow equipment industry / heavy machinery / mining sectors.

Education

Matric / Grade 12 Certificate (essential).

Project Management and / or Engineering qualification (essential).

Skills

Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel).

Strong technical report writing skills.

Proven project management experience.