Site Manager

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource management company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Site Manager to drive safety and efficiency on construction sites. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, preferably in heavy machinery or mining, along with necessary project management qualifications. This role demands strong communication and technical skills for successful project execution and equipment maintenance. Competitive market-related salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Group Life insurance

Provident Fund

Company cell phone & laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Site Manager.
• Experience in the yellow equipment industry/heavy machinery/mining sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a safety culture on-site by ensuring adherence to all safety requirements.
• Maximize equipment uptime and ensure its optimal maintenance.
• Develop project execution strategies, controlling costs and managing suppliers.
• Ensure processed material meets customer specifications on size and quality.
• Establish effective communication with the site team and stakeholders.

Skills

Competency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong technical report writing skills

Proven project management experience

Education

Matric/Grade 12 Certificate

Project Management and/or 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

Salary Range

• R40 000 – R45 000 CTC (Cost to Company)

Responsibilities

Safety Management

1. Drive a safety culture on-site, ensuring adherence to all site-specific safety requirements and regulations.
2. Ensure all safety documentation is in place before the commencement of any task.
3. Keep the site team training up to date and manage the scheduling of required safety courses.
4. Oversee safe execution of all tasks, targeting a project goal of Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and incidents.

Equipment Uptime and Maintenance

1. Maximize equipment uptime, setting and tracking uptime targets for all shifts.
2. Ensure all site equipment is maintained in optimal operating condition.
3. Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans for all equipment.
4. Lead the maintenance team, allocating daily tasks to artisans and tracking deadlinesli>
5. Drive a proactive maintenance culture and ensure prompt resolution of all equipment breakdowns.

Project and Cost Management

1. Develop and implement a project execution strategy that drives efficiency and excellence.
2. Control all project costs, regulate spending, and ensure financial targets are met.
3. 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

1. Ensure all processed material meets strict customer specifications regarding size and quality.
2. Complete and submit all employee timesheets to HR by the required deadlines.
3. Report weekly to the Project Manager on project performance, achievements, and bottlenecks.
4. Daily monitoring and reporting of equipment uptime, with accountability for missed targets.

Communication and Housekeeping

1. Establish effective communication channels with the site team and project stakeholders.
2. 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.