Site Supervisor (Civil & Structural)

Rhi; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Site Supervisor (Civil & Structural) in Thabazimbi. The role requires strong site-based experience, emphasizing adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years in the construction industry, alongside qualifications such as S3 or S4, and a B Eng. or B Tech. This position involves significant responsibilities in ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with engineering standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Understanding of OHS Act and Mines Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Manager in all aspects of construction.
• Implement and manage Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Ensure quality of work and compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

S3 or S4 with 5 years' experience

Junior B Eng. or B Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

MS Project

Job description

About the job Site Supervisor (Civil & Structural)

Rhi is currently recruiting for Civil& Structural Supervisor with site-based experience for acontract position in Thabazimbi,

Job Objective

• Support the ConstructionManager in the management and supervision of all construction and pre-commissioning activities on the project:Safely, complying with statutory requirements and thecompany Health, Safety and Environmental, (HSE), policies, manuals, andprocedures.
• To agreed qualitystandards and Client’s satisfaction, Within budget, On-time, With harmoniousIndustrial Relations

Key Responsibilities

• Have primeresponsibility for the implementation and enforcement of the project Health,Safety and Environmental, (HSE), policy, procedures, and plans in closecooperation with the HSE Advisors on the project.
• Responsible to identifypotential HSE hazards in your area together with contractors working in thearea and ensuring implementation of risk treatment plans by the contractors inconsultation with the assigned HSE Advisor to your area.
• Have primeresponsibility in liaison with the Site Quality Coordinator and SiteEngineering, for quality of work in your area, in particular:
• Assists in planningconstruction methods and procedures. Coordinate’s engineering or constructionproblems with the Construction Manager.
• Interprets engineeringdrawings.
• Review design drawings,study and resolve Interference problems and review related vendor drawings andinstallation instructions.
• Check the acceptabilityof the methods and practices proposed by the contractor.
• Assist in the resolvingof Technical Queries.
• Inspect the contractor’sworks to ensure that acceptable work standards are achieved.
• Monitor installation ofmaterials and equipment to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications.
• Monitor the activitiesof contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Ensure that theSubcontractor correctly interprets drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Check equipment before release tothe contractor advising the Materials Controller of any defects or where damagehas occurred.
• Complete Construction Punch lists asrequired by the Project and ensures that these Punch Lists are cleared withoutdelay.
• Recording of all “as-built”information by the requirements of the Contract.
• Liaise with Quantity Surveyor andensure opportunity is given for measurement of all works in ample time.
• A detailed Daily Diary recording allmatters pertaining to the contract, including instructions given, the day’swork areas, manning levels, equipment in use, problem areas, safety issues,industrial relations issues.
• Records of equipment and materialdeliveries.
• Records of drawings required andTechnical Queries.
• Monitor contractor progress againstschedule and report slippages to the Construction Manager. Propose measures tocontractor and Construction Manager on how to recover lost time and to maintaina schedule.
• Monitoring the delivery and supplyof all free issue materials to the contractor

Qualifications

• S3 or S4 with at least 5years’ experience on multi-disciplinary projects
• Junior B Eng. or B Techrequiring practical experience before registration as PR Eng./PR Tech

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in theconstruction industry on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Have a thorough understanding of theOHS Act, Mines Health and Safety Act, and SANS 10142
• Good engineering knowledge.
• Be competent in cable sizing and agood understanding of electrical calculations
• Be familiar with Intelligent motor starters,variable speed drives, and PLC systems
• Have a thorough understanding of safeswitching practices, from HV to LV
• Have a thorough understanding ofpermit to work practices and lockout procedures
• Understanding of cost and financial implicationsof decisions made, as these relate to a project.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Be able to read and understandelectrical and other technical drawings
• Solid knowledge of constructioncontracts.
• Torough understanding ofconstruction methodologies in his discipline.
• Highly literate to ensure theclearest communication both verbally and written.
• Computer literate and knowledgeableon MS Word, Excel, MS Project.
• Torough knowledge of and hands-onexperience with the development and monitoring of schedules

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate clearly and express ownideas with confidence.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam and to engage with multiple stakeholders and people at all organizationallevels.
• Clear logical thinker, with the ability to makegood decisions under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and keep inbalance multiple priorities/demands.
• Good attention to detail and ability tofacilitate appropriate information sharing amongst project stakeholders.
• Ability to think outside the box to find thebest solutions to problems.
• Good level of self-awareness, emotional maturity,and resilience.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity. relationship and networking ability.