Site Agent (Civil Works)

This road and stormwater contractor in Upington needs someone who can read the drawings and get a building out of the ground. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a road and stormwater contractor in Upington. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
• Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
• Order concrete, bricks and steel on time so gangs never stand idle
• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Measure completed work for monthly payment certificates

• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
• Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes

• Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects
• Concrete technology short course

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

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