Site Manager - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading property development and construction company in Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee building projects from inception to completion. The role emphasizes strong site leadership, coordination of schedules, and rigorous safety and quality controls.

The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in Building/Civil Engineering or Construction Management, at least 10 years in the construction industry, and a minimum of 3 years in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent in Building, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years in construction industry.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily site operations and ensuring project execution.
• Coordinating schedules, programmes and workflow on site.
• Managing subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Monitoring costs, budget performance and resource use.
• Maintaining quality standards and compliance with specs.
• Enforcing HSE procedures on site.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Leading site personnel and maintaining discipline and productivity.
• Chairing site meetings and maintaining records and reporting.
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Education

BSc/BTech/Diploma in Building/Civil Eng/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading property development and construction company in Gauteng is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join their growing team.

This role is ideally suited to a strong construction professional with extensive site-based experience managing building projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily site operations and ensuring smooth project execution
• Coordinating project schedules, construction programmes, and workflow planning
• Managing subcontractors, labour teams, plant, and materials on site
• Monitoring project costs, budget performance, and resource utilisation
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with specifications
• Enforcing health, safety, environmental, and security procedures on site
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Leading and mentoring site personnel while maintaining discipline and productivity
• Chairing site meetings and maintaining accurate site records and reporting
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Requirements:

• BSc/BTech/National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Building, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
• Minimum 10 years’ construction industry experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Strong building construction project experience
• Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site coordination
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Knowledge of quality management systems and construction testing procedures
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and P&G management
• Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation and environmental compliance
• Effective planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring capabilities
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing subcontractors and site administration processes
• Proficiency in project reporting and construction documentation

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

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

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.