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Construction Manager (Mid-Rise Buildings) – Permanent

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Construction Code 08

R38 750 – R51 500/month

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Job Description

You'll run the site day to day for the retail and commercial builder in Pietermaritzburg, from setting out to handover. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
Measure completed work for monthly payment certificates
Chair the weekly site meeting and record actions for the principal agent
Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
Order concrete, bricks and steel on time so gangs never stand idle

What you need

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

On offer

Site accommodation on out-of-town projects
Cellphone and laptop supplied
Project completion bonus linked to handover date

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID, two references from project managers you worked under plus diploma or degree certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pietermaritzburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Mention the contract types you have worked on, like JBCC or GCC. It shows you understand claims and variations.