Site Agent (Civil Works)

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

This post is Phalaborwa-based, with most of your time spent at a road and stormwater contractor.

• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Chair the weekly site meeting and record actions for the principal agent
• Book NHBRC and municipal inspections at the right stages
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
• Order concrete, bricks and steel on time so gangs never stand idle
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level

• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience

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

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