Site Manager (Building) - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a Cape Town building contractor, seeks an experienced Site Manager for a large-scale project. You will oversee daily site activities, manage subcontractors and resources, and ensure work aligns with drawings and programme requirements.

Requirements: National Diploma in Building or BTech in Construction Management; 8–10 years’ site management on building projects; experience on government or institutional projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years’ proven experience as a Site Manager on building construction projects.
• National Diploma in Building or BTech in Construction Management.
• Experience on large government or institutional projects advantageous.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, site coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities on a major building project
• Manage subcontractors, labour, and site resources effectively
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and programme requirements
• Maintain high standards of quality control and workmanship, particularly on finishing works
• Monitor site progress and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and consultants
• Manage site reporting, documentation, and progress updates

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

National Diploma in Building

BTech in Construction Management

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable building contractor in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their team on a large-scale construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site operations, ensuring quality delivery, and driving programme performance from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily site activities on a major building project
• Manage subcontractors, labour, and site resources effectively
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and programme requirements
• Maintain high standards of quality control and workmanship, particularly on finishing works
• Monitor site progress and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and consultants
• Manage site reporting, documentation, and progress updates

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Building/BTech degree in Construction Management or similar
• Minimum 8 and 10 years’ proven experience as a Site Manager on building construction projects
• Strong background in commercial building projects and high-end finishes essential
• Experience on large government or institutional projects advantageous
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, site coordination, and subcontractor management
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.