Site Manager (Retail Construction)

How2Apply Talent Network
Midrand, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 12 hours ago
Contract Construction Code 08
R41 250 – R53 500/month
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Job Description

You'll run the site day to day for the retail and commercial builder in Midrand, from setting out to handover. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is a retail and commercial builder on the Midrand side of Gauteng. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
  • Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date
  • Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400
  • Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
  • Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance

What you need

  • National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
  • Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
  • 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

Nice if you have

  • Experience on JBCC or GCC 2015 contracts
  • Surveying skills with a total station

What you get

  • Vehicle allowance or company bakkie
  • Cellphone and laptop supplied
  • Site accommodation on out-of-town projects

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Midrand really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two references from project managers you worked under, certified copy of your ID plus diploma or degree certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Midrand.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryR41 250 – R53 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationMidrand, Gauteng
CategoryConstruction
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted9 October 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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