Site Manager: Commercial & Retail Construction (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Site Manager to lead construction operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on day-to-day site management, safety compliance, and delivering high-quality commercial and retail projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate trades, supervise crews, review drawings, monitor progress, and maintain site records. A relevant qualification and at least five years of supervisory experience are required, with relocation to Pretoria encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of site management experience on commercial/retail construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to relocate to Pretoria if not based there.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise on-site construction activities to meet milestones.
• Enforce health and safety protocols on site.
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors and suppliers for efficient workflow.
• Manage site resources: labor, equipment and materials to optimize productivity.
• Conduct regular site inspections and maintain progress logs.
• Liaise with Project Manager and stakeholders on site issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

Scheduling tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Site Manager to lead construction operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on day-to-day site management, safety compliance, and delivering high-quality commercial and retail projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate trades, supervise crews, review drawings, monitor progress, and maintain site records. A relevant qualification and at least five years of supervisory experience are required, with relocation to Pretoria encouraged.