Assistant Site Agent (Roads & Stormwater) – Experienced

Here you run the site: labour, materials, quality and progress for the civil engineering contractor in Mthatha. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Mthatha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
• Chair the weekly site meeting and record actions for the principal agent
• Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400
• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance

• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
• 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
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes

• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Manager or Candidate
• Concrete technology short course

• Vehicle allowance or company bakkie
• Project completion bonus linked to handover date
• Cellphone and laptop supplied

• A common mistake is listing only company names. Say what you built, for example "32 walk-up flats, 3 storeys".
• Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.