Site Agent (Civil Works)

Keep the programme on track, the subbies busy and the site safe for the general building contractor in Johannesburg CBD. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a general building contractor in Johannesburg CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Book NHBRC and municipal inspections at the right stages
• Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
• Order concrete, bricks and steel on time so gangs never stand idle

• 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
• 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

• Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects
• Concrete technology short course
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Manager or Candidate

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

• Mention the contract types you have worked on, like JBCC or GCC. It shows you understand claims and variations.
• A common mistake is listing only company names. Say what you built, for example "32 walk-up flats, 3 storeys".