Assistant Site Agent (Roads & Stormwater)

This low-cost housing developer in Middelburg (MP) needs someone who can read the drawings and get a building out of the ground. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Middelburg (MP). Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
• Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection

• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
• Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• At least 5 years on building or civil sites, 2 of them in a supervisory post
• Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites

• Experience on JBCC or GCC 2015 contracts
• Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects
• Surveying skills with a total station

• Site accommodation on out-of-town projects
• Vehicle allowance or company bakkie
• Project completion bonus linked to handover date
• Cellphone and laptop supplied

• If you have SACPCMP registration, put the number and category under your name.
• Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.