Supervision jobs in South Africa

Job Title: Construction Manager

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract / Temporary / Permanent

Position Function: Core Operations

Occupational Level: Management

Locations: Nationally, South Africa

Note: This Job description does not limit you in assisting in other departments or areas according to business needs and requirements, to ensure sustainability and overall profitability.

Reporting Structure: Reporting to: Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Senior Project Executive

Main Purpose of Position: To plan, coordinate, and manage all on-site construction activities, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards, with specific focus on the petrochemical industry's safety and compliance demands.

Job Objective/ Key Performance Areas:

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary construction teams and subcontractors on-site
• Coordinate daily construction activities to ensure alignment with project schedules
• Enforce project-specific quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards
• Ensure full compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations (SHEQ)
• Liaise with clients, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders for smooth project execution
• Identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Monitor cost, productivity, and materials usage to ensure project efficiency
• Drive implementation of site instructions, change orders, and progress reporting
• Manage site resources including plant, equipment, and manpower
• Support project close-out and handover documentation processes
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

Formal Qualifications:

National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management or Civil / Mechanical Engineering

On-the-Job Training/Qualifications:

• Site Supervision & Safety Training (e.g., NOSA, ISO 45001, HIRA)
• Construction Regulations (CR) and Permit-to-Work Systems
• Contract management (e.g., GCC, NEC, FIDIC, JBCC awareness)
• Legal Liability & Incident Investigation Training
  
  
  

Specific Licensing or Registration:

• Valid driver's license
• SACPCMP or ECSA registration (preferred)
  
  
  

Experience

Main Functional Experience:

8+ years of construction experience, including 5 years in a leadership

Cross Functional Experience:

• Coordination with procurement, planning, QC, HSE and HR departments
  
  
  

Management & Leadership Experience:

• Strong track record of leading construction teams on large-scale projects
  
  
  

Specific Industry Experience:

• Experience in petrochemical, refinery, or hazardous-area construction environments
  
  
  

Knowledge

Main Functional Knowledge

• Construction project execution methodology and sequencing
• Structural, mechanical, piping, and civil construction principles
• Resource planning and site logistics
• Project Management Principles
  
  
  

Cross Functional Knowledge:

• Integration of safety, quality, procurement, and engineering into construction workflows
• Understanding of project planning and control systems (Primavera/MS Project)
  
  
  

Management & Leadership Knowledge:

• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Familiarity with site financials, cost control, and reporting
  
  
  

Specific Industry Knowledge:

• Knowledge of petrochemical plant standards (e.g., API, ASME, OSHA)
• Hazardous area requirements and control measures
  
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Skilled in contractor management and conflict resolution
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite and Project software
• High level of safety awareness and risk management ability
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills